{"product_id":"bur-oak","title":"Bur Oak","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eBur Oak (\u003cem data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eQuercus macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eBur Oak is a slow-growing, long-lived native oak with a massive, spreading canopy and extraordinary ecological value. Known for its thick, corky bark and giant fringed acorns, Bur Oak is well adapted to both dry uplands and moist bottomlands. It plays a keystone role in supporting native insects, birds, and mammals, and is ideal for use in silvopasture systems, prairie restorations, and food forest overstory layers. It’s one of the toughest and most wildlife-supporting oaks in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eExceptional Wildlife Food Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eBur Oak produces some of the largest acorns of any native oak. The low-tannin, high-fat acorns are a major food source for deer, turkeys, squirrels, ducks, and other wildlife. Acorns are also historically used as livestock forage in silvopasture systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eSupports Over 500 Butterfly and Moth Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eLike all native oaks, Bur Oak is a host plant for hundreds of Lepidoptera species, including Polyphemus moth, Imperial moth, and Edwards' hairstreak. These caterpillars are critical food for nesting songbirds and contribute to overall food web resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eTolerant of Drought, Fire, and Poor Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eBur Oak is one of the most adaptable oaks, tolerating dry, rocky soils, prairie fire, clay, alkaline conditions, and occasional flooding. Its thick bark and deep taproot make it a resilient, low-input tree for rewilding and agroforestry systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eMassive, Spreading Canopy for Long-Term Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eWith a mature height of 60–80 feet and a wide, open crown, Bur Oak is ideal for use as a shade tree, carbon sink, and windbreak. It serves as a long-term anchor species in food forests, savannas, and silvopasture systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eLegacy Tree for Restoration and Agroforestry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eSlow to mature but incredibly long-lived, Bur Oak can survive 300 years or more. It plays an essential role in prairie-forest transition zones and is a top species for restoring degraded landscapes and increasing biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central and Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-dry to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green (catkins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eBur Oak is a powerhouse species for any regenerative planting—offering unmatched wildlife value, longevity, and adaptability. 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