Oak

Bur Oak is native to North America, its range extending from the Maritimes to the Canadian Prairies, south through the Midwestern states to Texas. It is the most common, widespread Oak species in Canada. It is adapted to a variety of habitats ranging from dry prairie to moist bottomlands. The thick bark allows Bur Oaks to survive the natural fires that sustain prairie ecosystems while its deep and wide-spreading roots allow it to access moisture in dry environments and thus survive droughts.