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Quercus macrocarpa 'JKS-KW3'

Urban Pinnacle® Bur Oak

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

15 - 17m

Width:

6 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Sensitive

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Management Notes

Quercus macrocarpa is native to southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan