Karl's Gal
Tough and Majestic
Oak is not commonly thought of as tough enough for our Prairie climate. But there is one species that excels, even in our cold winters.
The only oak indigenous to the Canadian Prairies, the bur is tough and majestic.
The leaves of bur oak are an attractive, rich green and have distinctive, deep lobes. In autumn, they turn an antique yellow that, sadly, can only be enjoyed briefly, as they tend to drop fairly quickly
Jim Hole, Edmonton Journal 09.10.2014
Tough and Majestic
Oak is not commonly thought of as tough enough for our Prairie climate. But there is one species that excels, even in our cold winters.
The only oak indigenous to the Canadian Prairies, the bur is tough and majestic.
The leaves of bur oak are an attractive, rich green and have distinctive, deep lobes. In autumn, they turn an antique yellow that, sadly, can only be enjoyed briefly, as they tend to drop fairly quickly
Jim Hole, Edmonton Journal 09.10.2014