Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) hummingbird friendly It sometimes needs two years

It sometimes needs two years before blooming

It is a good native substitute for liriope or mondo grass

It attracts songbirds which are drawn to its seeds

It does well in sandy or rocky soil

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Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) hummingbird friendly It sometimes needs two yearsAlso known as Burr Oak, Savanna Oak, Overcup Oak, Prairie Oak. Bur Oak is a large, stately deciduous tree with a wide, open crown. The acorns are the largest of all native oaks. Bur Oak is moderately fast growing and its strong wood makes its branches resistant to wind and ice damage. Its corky bark protects it from sunscald. Bur Oak develops large taproot and is drought tolerant once established. It is also oak wilt resistant. Bur Oaks are used by a