The Bur Oak, sometimes called the Mossycup oak, is an amazing sight in its mature form. This native oak tree has a massive trunk and is sometimes as wide as it is tall. The Bur Oak's coarsely textured crown, wild and wooly acorns, and rough, deeply furrowed bark combine to make a mighty tree. This oak tree can get 100 feet tall and 100 feet wide and should be given plenty of room to grow. This is a perfect tree for Delano Park. | Delano Park Conservancy

The Dwarf Chinkapin Oak (Quercus prinoides) is a small, shrubby oak native to barren, dry, sandy sites throughout various regions of the eastern and central US. In my home state of Pennsylvania, it is mostly limited to serpentine barrens, fire-prone sites, and otherwise harsh areas where large trees cannot usually grow. Within the past few years, especially because of the work / research of Dr. Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park), demand for this small oak species has increased. This species