Visit 11 · Arboretum collection visit · The Morton Arboretum · Lisle, Illinois
Bur oaks in the Oak Collection
Quercus macrocarpa
Get to know Bur Oak.
Species reference photographs from the Tree Library, photographed elsewhere. Use several features and local guidance to identify a tree at this destination.
Arrival & parking
Enter The Morton Arboretum at 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. After admission, use the grounds map and one-way driving route to East Side parking lot P-8 for the Oak Collection. The Arboretum identifies mature bur oaks here; use tree labels or ask staff to help identify a suitable tree. This guide explores a collection, rather than a single designated champion.
Walking & terrain
The Oak Collection extends across 12 acres. Choose a walk suited to your time and mobility from P-8; no single parking-to-tree distance applies. Trails beyond the central visitor area are generally wood-chipped. Ask staff about the day's route conditions and accessibility instead of assuming the collection has a paved final approach.
Access, fees & seasons
The collection is included with paid Arboretum admission, and admission includes parking. Buy online in advance or at the gatehouse; check current ticket prices for your date. General grounds hours are daily, 9 a.m. to sunset, with last entry one hour before sunset. Special holiday and weather arrangements may differ; consult the hours page.
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