Tolerance to poor soils. Bur Oak is a large, rugged tree. Its form is round to widespreading.
Branches are coarse in texture.
Leaves are large with rounded lobes. Lower half of the leaf has deep sinuses while the upper half has very shallow lobes. Fall color is yellow-green to brown. Bur Oak is native throughout the upper midwest and grows in many different sites. It is extremely adaptable to a wide range of environmental conditions.