Soils: Dry to wet Sandy to Loam
Habitat: Prairies, open woods, sandy ridges, stream edges
Flower Color: Yellow, green, brown
Fruit: Acorn
Bloom Time: March, April, May
Wildlife Value: Food source for song birds and mammals
Deciduous Tree
Other Names: Burr Oak, Savanna Oak, Overcup Oak
Range: From Texas to Montana east to Maine
Typical Mature Height: 100’
Light Requirement: Full sun to Full Shade
Uses: Shade tree, fast growing, long-living, lumber is used for construction projects