Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa is an imposing and hardy ornamental tree, commonly known as the bur oak or mossycup oak, prized for its deep green, broad foliage that forms a generous and structured crown, offering a majestic and lasting presence in beds, parks, avenues, or large gardens. In autumn, its foliage turns warm shades of yellow and golden brown, visually enriching the seasonal landscape before leaf fall. Its rounded and spreading silhouette provides dense and balanced shade, ideal as a shade tree, specimen tree, or focal point in residential or public landscape designs. Very hardy, this tree tolerates a wide variety of well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, where it thrives without particular demands, combining strength, longevity, and ease of maintenance.