Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)
Plant community: Oak Hickory
Native status: Native to northern and central United States
Mature size (height & width):
Height: 60-80 ft
Width: 60-80 ft
Habitat/ Tolerances
Highly drought tolerant
Fire tolerant
Susceptible to disease
Poor drainage tolerant
Salt tolerant
Eco-indicator:
Hardiness zone: 3-8
Leaf color:
Leaves are dark green above with lighter silvery green underside. They will turn yellow brown in the fall.
Flower color / bloom time:
Yellowish green blooms which come out in April
Response to Climate Change:
Population and biomass expected to increase in suitable habitat
Northward migration
Potential Climate applications:
The Bur Oaks high tolerance to drought make it a potential option for areas expected to be affected by increased temperatures and reduced precipitation.
Climate adaption rank: 5
Sources:
http://www.g-wow.org/App_Uploads_Docs/Submissions/2016%20Wisconsin-WesternUP%20Climate%20Change%20Projections%20for%20Individual%20Tree%20Species.pdf
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a902
https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/bur-oak
https://forestadaptation.org/sites/default/files/NE_Northern_Species_final.pdf
