Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) hummingbird friendly It attracts songbirds which are

It attracts songbirds which are drawn to its seeds

showy displays of yellow leaves in the fall

and it does well mixed with softer-looking perennials such as Gregg's Mistflower

It sometimes needs two years before blooming

Cherokees used it as a poultice for cuts

Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) hummingbird friendly It attracts songbirds which areAlso known as Burr Oak, Savanna Oak, Overcup Oak, Prairie Oak. Bur Oak is a large, stately deciduous tree with a wide, open crown. The acorns are the largest of all native oaks. Bur Oak is moderately fast growing and its strong wood makes its branches resistant to wind and ice damage. Its corky bark protects it from sunscald. Bur Oak develops large taproot and is drought tolerant once established. It is also oak wilt resistant. Bur Oaks are used by a