Name: Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)
Average Landscape Size: 40–60 ft tall × 40–60 ft wide; can reach 80+ ft if unpruned; massive, spreading canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily preferred
Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant, native to Texas
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; prune in winter if needed
Detailed Description: This Bur Oak is the ultimate native shade tree with a massive spreading canopy that can reach 40 to 60 feet! This 30-gallon size gives you a great head start on what will become a magnificent specimen tree. Here in Willis, this native Texas oak is perfectly adapted to our climate and incredibly drought tolerant once established. You'll get fantastic shade and those distinctive large acorns. This is a legacy tree that will provide shade for generations - perfect for large properties where you want maximum impact!
Name: Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak)
Average Landscape Size: 40–60 ft tall × 40–60 ft wide; can reach 80+ ft if unpruned; massive, spreading canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily preferred
Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant, native to Texas
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; prune in winter if needed
Detailed Description: This Bur Oak is the ultimate native shade tree with a massive spreading canopy that can reach 40 to 60 feet! This 30-gallon size gives you a great head start on what will become a magnificent specimen tree. Here in Willis, this native Texas oak is perfectly adapted to our climate and incredibly drought tolerant once established. You'll get fantastic shade and those distinctive large acorns. This is a legacy tree that will provide shade for generations - perfect for large properties where you want maximum impact!