The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Common name

Bur Oak

Scientific name Quercus macrocarpa
Plant type Tree
Other Common Names Savannah Oak, Mossy-cup Oak, Burr Oak, Savanna Oak, Overcup Oak, Prairie Oak, Mossy-overcup Oak, Blue Oak
Size L (Tree) (70' × 40')
Soil moisture Dry, Moist (well drained), Wet
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay, Caliche, Limestone (Calcareous)