Oak Bur Pecans If you wait until they

If you wait until they are 8 feet tall and then cut them back

They have a natural

which is thick

sharp spines on "water sprouts" (fast-growing vertical shoots)

" meaning it will produce far more fruit than it can physically support

Oak Bur Pecans If you wait until theyDescription: The Bur Oak is a stately tree with a broad, rounded crown and deeply lobed, glossy green leaves. The leaves have a distinctive silhouette, with rounded lobes that resemble a crown or "bur," hence the name "Bur Oak." In the fall, the foliage turns shades of yellow, brown, and orange, adding to the tree's ornamental appeal. The bark of mature Bur Oaks is rough and deeply furrowed, with a rugged and gnarled appearance. In spring, the tree