Oaks

oaks

  • ​Zone: 3-8
  • Height: 70-80 Feet
  • Spread: 80 Feet
  • Growth Rate: 1 foot/year
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Soil: Sandy, well-drained, wet and clay
  • Water: Dry to medium
  • Maintenance: Low​
  • ​Tolerate: Drought, clay soil, dry soil​, pollution, and heat stress
  • While the Oak Tree’s massive size counts it out for most urban and suburban yards, the bur oak make a great choice for parks, institutional grounds and expansive yards.​ The bur oak is a mighty sight to behold. A coarsely textured crown, wild and wooly acorns and a massive trunk with rough and deeply furrowed bark combine to make one impressive tree.​