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Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Large trees
- Maximum height
80 feet - Relative growth rate
Poor - Freedom from insect pests
Good - Freedom from disease problems
Excellent - Resistance to storm damage
Excellent - Will grow on poorly drained soil
Poor - Will grow in hot, dry areas
Good - Easy to transplant
Poor - Withstands city conditions
Excellent
Although too large for most home landscapes, bur oak makes a majestic tree in a park setting. It is considered somewhat difficult to transplant but, once established, it tolerates urban conditions better than most oaks. Its large, fringed acorns are a novelty but may be a nuisance.