Oak
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
$3.00per seedling
In stock
Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
For orders over 1,000 seedlings, please view our Pricing page and contact the nursery.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 60–80 ft tall · 60–80 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Slow — under 1 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Dry / well-drained · Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Ohio's largest acorns — a banquet for deer, turkey, and squirrels on open ground.
About this species
Bur oak is a resilient and long-lived native tree known for its massive trunk, broad crown, and uniquely fringed acorns. Its thick, corky bark and deep root system enable it to withstand drought, fire, and a wide range of soil conditions, making it one of the hardiest oaks in Ohio’s landscapes. The large, deeply lobed leaves create a stately appearance and turn a warm yellow-brown in fall. Bur oak commonly grows in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands, where its impressive size and tolerance for challenging environments make it an anchor species that supports wildlife and strengthens ecosystem resilience.
Planting notes
Full sun; tolerates a range of soils. Acorns feed deer, turkey, and songbirds.