Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, bark is
rough in texture, especially on this 200
year old tree.
February, Collin Co. Texas
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Quercus macrocarpa Michx., Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, mature
old growth trunk.
February, Collin Co. Texas
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Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, has large
acorns of which the interior of the cap is
pictured here.
February, Collin Co. Texas
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Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak. This is a bicentennial tree in Bob
Woodruff Park, Plano, Texas. As you can see, these trees grow
very large and have massive trunks and wide spreading crowns.
February, Collin Co. Texas
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, leaves are lighter green on the
underside.
June, Tarrant Co. Texas
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, also has very large leaves, which
are deeply lobed and dark green.
June, Tarrant Co. Texas
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, gets its name from the acorn
which appears to grow out of a bur.
October, Tarrant Co. Texas
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, acorns are very large and seen
here is a new one, still encased within the cap.
October, Tarrant Co. Texas
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, acorns grow towards the
ends of branch tips.
October, Tarrant Co. Texas
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak, acorns in detail.
October, Tarrant Co. Texas