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Quercus macrocarpa



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Quercus macrocarpa
Bur oak

Young stems are moderately thick, grayish green and pubescent with prominent lenticels. They mature to stout, gray, knobby and glabrous stems. Young vigorous trees often produce interesting corky wings on new growth, providing a very heavy and strong appearance.

 
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