Unique Features: The Bur oak is a North American native oak that grows from the gulf coast of Texas north through the Dakotas and into Canada, so it is quite adaptable. It grows slowly into a tall, wide spreading form with very large (up to 12’’ long) leaves that are held on strong twisting branches. While the overall growth is slow when young, the first 20 years or so, it can grow 2’+ per year and in the next 80 years it could have a 10’ diameter trunk. The leaves have an extra deep indentation in the middle portion that gives the leaf an outline similar to that of a bass fiddle. The bark develops large ridges with pronounced furrows. The very large acorns have a noticeably fuzzy top, giving rise the nickname of mossy cup oak. Depending on how the tree was propagated, you might have wait about 30 years to see these.  Oaks require and reward patience.