Burr oak tree

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The Burr Oak tree growing in my yard in Texas

Mighty and majestic, the bur oak is a survivor. Its massive trunk and rough bark help it exist in a very broad natural range in a variety of habitats - from bottomlands to dry uplands. What is a bur oak? For bur oak information and tips on bur oak care, click this article.

Respiration is the process by which a tree takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. The amount of carbon dioxide a tree can hold is called carbon sequestration.

I am often asked “What is the fastest growing shade tree for my yard?” When I recommend the bur oak I am often met with skepticism. A lot of people initially argue with me about my suggest…

Find Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) in Naperville Aurora Batavia Oswego Chicago Wheaton Illinois IL at The Growing Place (Mossycup Oak)

There are over 60 varieties of oak trees across the world, and telling them all apart is sometimes a bit difficult. The Northern Red Oak, Black Oak and Bur (sometimes spelled Burr) Oak are all oak varieties found in eastern North America below 5,000 feet.

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