Douglas County Conservation District                                                                         ~Helping People Help the Land~                                                                                                            

                                                                            PO Box 688, 7519 E. Hwy 86, Franktown, CO 80116

Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa           

Wildlife Value

Very important to wildlife.  Acorns are very important wildlife food, possibly the most important wildlife food, especially in winter.  Almost 100 wildlife species use oak; quail turkey, deer, bear, and squirrels are especially avid acorn eaters; several species of upland and songbirds use it for food and cover.  Also excellent wildlife cover.  Native to midwestern and northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.