🌳 Bur x Turbinella Hybrid Oak (Quercus macrocarpa × turbinella)
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 40–50 ft | Spread: 30–50 ft | Growth Rate: Medium
Light: Full sun | Soil: Tolerates poor, dry, and rocky soils
Acorn Drop Time: Early Fall
🏞️ Product Description:
The Bur x Turbinella Hybrid Oak is a hardy and adaptable white oak hybrid known for its exceptional toughness and ability to thrive in poor, dry, or rocky soils where many other oaks struggle. This resilience makes it an excellent choice for challenging planting sites and varied landscapes.
Its acorns are sweeter and more palatable than many native oaks, attracting a wide range of wildlife, especially Whitetail deer, turkey, and squirrels.
💪 Tough & Adaptable:
Thanks to its Turbinella parentage, this oak tolerates drought and poor soils, making it perfect for landowners looking for a reliable mast producer in less-than-ideal conditions.
🍂 Wildlife Magnet:
Sweet, nutritious acorns drop in mid to late fall, providing an important food source for game during critical months.
🌱 Easy to Establish:
This hybrid grows at a steady pace and can become a dominant tree on your property, supporting healthy wildlife populations and enhancing habitat diversity.
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Space 20–30 feet apart for best growth and mast production
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Protect young trees with a Tree Survival Kit for higher success rates
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Plant near food plots or trails to maximize wildlife use
🐾 Summary:
The Bur x Turbinella Hybrid Oak is the go-to tree for toughness, adaptability, and sweet acorns that wildlife love. It’s a smart choice for landowners wanting a durable, wildlife-friendly oak that performs well even in challenging soils.
Tough. Sweet acorns. Wildlife favorite.
