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Quercus macrocarpa
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Oak, Bur Quercus macrocarpa Category: deciduous tree Size: large Mature Size: 40 - 50' height; 35 - 45' width Zone: 3 - 8 Growth Rate: slow Foliage: simple, lobed, oblong Elevation (if known): To 8000' Water: More tolerant of drought than Swamp White Oak. Soil : tolerates poor soils, but chlorosis may be a problem in alkaline soils. Well-adapted to alkaline soils, high clay content, and poor drainage. Sun: full Comments: Hardy, long lived. Has a tap root. Trees grown in urban areas, the tap root becomes much less prominent as the tree grows older, giving way to a more shallow, horizontal root system. Warnings: If soil is not compacted, roots usually stay below the soil surface. Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? yes Street Tree? yes Street Tree Conditions: Requires care to establish. Allow enough soil space. CO/NM native? no Native to: North America Known Locations: Cole Park, Zapata Park. Mixed results. Sometimes just doesn't come back. Information Sources: Alamosa Tree Board; Salida, CO, Tree Guide; S Group of State Foresters |