Bur Oak vs Dropmore Linden - TreeTime.ca

Bur Oak vs Dropmore Linden

Quercus macrocarpa

Tilia x flavescens Dropmore

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Bur Oak
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Bur Oak has a wide distribution but is one of the only oaks that will grow well on the prairies. Bur Oak produces deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn golden yellow to brown in the fall.

Its acorns are round and half enclosed by a mossy fringed cup.

Although slower growing, this long lived tree eventually becomes a popular large ornamental tree for driveways, parks, and the front of industrial buildings. Popular as a memorial or dedication tree.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

Dropmore Linden is a dense deciduous tree with a pyramidal form.

We've discontinued Dropmore Linden to focus on other lindens with similar qualities.

Bur Oak Quick Facts

Dropmore Linden Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (28 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to golden brown
Flowers: yellow clusters
Bark: rough gray bark
Nuts: small acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: blue oak, burr oak, mossycup oak, scrub oak