Quercus macrocarpa Bur oak Ht 20-30m

Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Tolerates dry sites / Attractive autumn colours - yellow / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

Central N America. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Large lobed leaves and large acorn in a cup with long slender scales. Tolerates air pollution. Prefers moist deep soils. Rare in NZ.