Germinating Bur Oak (Mossy Cup) Acorns: Cold Stratify 30-60 Days, Plant Deep, Lime Annually

Bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) not endangered. Germination:

1. Fall plant OR stratify 30-60 days at 32-41°F (moist sphagnum in fridge).
2. Plant 1" deep in sunny, moist spot.
3. Transplant at 8-12" to organic, well-drained soil, full sun.

Critical

Hates acidic soil. Apply ≤10 lbs lime/year at drip line.