Hundredfold Bur Burr Oak 3 Tree Nut Acorn Seeds - Quercus macrocarpa North America Native, Mossycup Mossy Cup White Oak, Large Specimen & Shade Tree

Bur oak is one of our favorites. Our passion for native oak is rooted in our love for this land and the lives it fosters. Every bur oak tree supports a local ecosystem. Moreover, bur oak has a sophisticated fire-prove mechanism, which makes the tree more adaptable in the face of the changing climate.

It is a great idea to pick your own acorns in the woods. However, squirrels may out-compete you for the nuts, which are munched by furry friends before having a chance to grow to full size.

Hundredfold Note: About native oak

A single native acorn carries the blessings of thousands of years of genetic resilience. Once, oaks and American chestnuts stood side by side as dominant trees across Eastern North America. But by 1950, chestnuts had been nearly wiped out by disease. Since then, oaks have risen to take their place—the new kings of the forest.

Yet today, our native oak populations are quietly declining across the continent. In British Columbia alone, 95% of Garry Oak habitat has been lost in just two centuries.

To prevent the fate of the chestnut from repeating, we must act with intention.
Plant an oak today. Be a guardian of biodiversity, a hero for generations to come.

 🌱Frequently Asked Questions About Acorns

Q: I did a float test and many acorns floated. Are they bad?
A: Not necessarily. The float test is only reliable immediately after acorns are freshly collected. All of our acorns are tested at harvest and selected carefully before storage.

Acorns are living organisms. Even in refrigeration, they continue to breathe and slowly use stored energy, which can reduce their weight over time. Because of this natural process, some viable acorns may float later on. For stored seeds, the float test is not a dependable indicator of germination.

Q: Should I float test the acorns when I receive them?
A: We recommend not doing so. Float testing after storage can give misleading results and may also wash away beneficial native microbes that naturally support healthy germination and early growth.

Q: Why buy acorns from Hundredfold?
A:

1. Canada’s largest selection of native oak species – We offer 7 oak species, all native to North America.
2. Hands-on growing experience – We don’t just sell seeds; we grow oak saplings ourselves and understand every stage from acorn to tree.
3. Years of practical expertise – We have spent years working with oak trees and understand their life cycle, storage needs, and germination behavior.
4. Nature-first approach – Our seeds come with their natural microbial companions, supporting stronger and healthier seedlings.

A note from us:
We’re not just selling seeds—we’re trying, in our small way, to help more trees take root in a world where natural habitats are shrinking. If you have space for even one oak, we’d be honoured to be part of that journey.