Taylor County Land Conservation
Bur Oak
Bur Oak
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa
Mature Height: 70-80 feet
Mature Spread: 30-100 feet
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Soil: Tolerates a variety of soil conditions. Prefers moderate moisture, but has some drought tolerance.
Light: Full sun
Growth Rate: Slow, height increases less than 12" per year
Additional Information: Named for its wild and wooly acorns, this oak makes a great shade tree and yields plenty of acorns. Bur oak acorns are the preferred food for wood ducks, deer, rabbits, mice, squirrels and others. Food source for caterpillars. Offers dense shade and tolerates pollution and weather extremes. Long lived.
Potential for ash replacement if site conditions match and have predation control.
Estimated seedling size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
