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Quercus macrocarpa x bicolor

Oak Hybrid Bur Swamp White

(Zone 3) This hybrid occurs naturally in the wild and they grow well in urban situations. The leaves and acorns are intermediate in shape, but usually look more like bur. Interesting bark and branches are a combination of the two. A vigorous and adaptable tree.

Flower: May Yellow Catkins Fruit: Sept - Oct Rich Brown Fall Color: Yellow to Purple Shape: Oval Size: 70' X 60' Distinct Features: Unusual bark Best Dig Time: Spring Adaptable To: Uses: Attracts wildlife Naturalizing Open Large Spaces Specimen Windbreak		pH Preference : Acidic soil *Tolerates:* Alkaline soil Sun Preference: Full Sun *Tolerates:* Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Moisture Preferred: Dry Moist *Tolerates:* Site Preferred: Well Drained *Tolerates:* Urban conditions Soil salt Environmental Tolerances: Drought Pollution Deer Salt Spray Wind / Exposed Sites

http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0207RD_Natives.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0108RD_Oaks.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1205RDs_Drought.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0306RDs_Edible.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0907RD_FallColor.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1007RD_FallPlanting.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/images/0307GOTrees.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0104RD_OhDeer.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0704RD_Screening.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0307RD_SpringFlower.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1107RD_Wildlife.pdf

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