Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) hummingbird friendly and berries when fresh and

and berries when fresh and in quantity

brown Deer resistant Yes

It spends most of the year as a small

but also re-seeds readily

It is a Texas native perennial with bright orange blooms that are beloved by butterflies

Quercus macrocarpa (Bur Oak) hummingbird friendly and berries when fresh andAlso 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