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Bur Oak vs Ohio Buckeye

Quercus macrocarpa

Aesculus glabra

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Bur Oak
Ohio Buckeye

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.

Ohio Buckeye is a medium sized deciduous tree. If you are looking for a shade tree, Ohio Buckeye's dense canopy of unique leaves can provide it.

Named after its fruit, an inedible nut enclosed in a prickly husk, Ohio Buckeye also features green-yellow flowers and long, broad leaves that turn brilliant red in the fall.

Slow growing, but an extremely attractive tree. Find out what experienced horticulturalists already know: this tree is a gem.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Bur Oak Quick Facts

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2b
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 8 m (28 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to golden brown
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Nuts: small acorns
Nuts: spiny nut
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle
Other Names: blue oak, burr oak, mossycup oak, scrub oak
Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye