9 Oak Tree Diseases Identification and Treatment

Quercus macrocarpa, the bur oak, sometimes spelled burr oak, is a species of oak in the white oak section Quercus sect. This plant is also called mossycup oak and mossycup white oak.

1.9K views · 37 reactions | The Bur Oak, sometimes called the Mossycup oak, is an amazing sight in its mature form. This native oak tree has a massive trunk and is sometimes as wide as it is tall. The Bur Oak's coarsely textured crown, wild and wooly acorns, and rough, deeply furrowed bark combine to make a mighty tree. This oak tree can get 100 feet tall and 100 feet wide and should be given plenty of room to grow. This is a perfect tree for Delano Park. | Delano Park Conservancy | Facebook

Oak (Quercus robur) - the king of our hedgerows and woodlands 🌳 The bark is packed with tannins, once used to stop bleeding, heal gums, and even tan leather. Folklore tells us the oak was sacred to Jupiter and Thor – a tree of lightning, power, and endurance. Acorns fed people and animals through hungry winters, and the tree itself stood as a symbol of protection. Did you know roasted acorns were once used as a coffee substitute? And that ancient oaks were used as landmarks, gathering places, e