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Post Oak

Quercus Stellata

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Overview

The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is a hardy deciduous tree, reaching 40-50 feet in height with a 35-foot spread. Its distinctive, cross-shaped leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and brown in autumn. Adaptable to various soil types, it prefers full sun to partial shade. This slow-growing oak offers excellent drought resistance, making it a robust choice for both landscape design and enduring natural beauty in temperate regions.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 4–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — tree for full
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — an important characteristic for modernPost Oak (Quercus Stellata) — eco-conscious landscapes.<br><br>The Post Oak's acornsPost Oak (Quercus Stellata) — It is also drought-tolerantPost Oak (Quercus Stellata) — The bark is deeply furrowedPost Oak (Quercus Stellata) — making it an excellent choice for less-forgiving sitesPost Oak (Quercus Stellata) — making it a robust choice for both landscape design and enduring natural beauty in temperate regions+48

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
30–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — tree for full
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — an important characteristic for modern
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — eco-conscious landscapes.<br><br>The Post Oak's acorns
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — It is also drought-tolerant
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — The bark is deeply furrowed
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — making it an excellent choice for less-forgiving sites
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — making it a robust choice for both landscape design and enduring natural beauty in temperate regions
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — are valuable food sources for wildlife
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — providing a striking seasonal display
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — consider the Post Oak for its longevity and low maintenance
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — deciduous tree typically reaching heights of 40 to 50 feet with a similar spread
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — presenting a rounded canopy.<br><br>One of the Post Oak's distinguishing characteristics are its leaves
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is a hardy deciduous tree, reaching 40-50 feet in height with a 35-foot spread; this slow-growing
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — Adaptable to various soil types, it prefers full sun to partial shade; an important characteristic for modern
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — For practical landscape applications
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — This slow-growing oak offers excellent drought resistance; serving as a stately specimen or used in windbreaks and native
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — Its distinctive, cross-shaped leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and brown in autumn
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — serving as a stately specimen or used in windbreaks and native plantings
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — textured look to the landscape throughout the year.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — which exhibit a unique cross-shaped pattern and are around 4 to 6 inches in length
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — making it a robust choice for both landscape design and enduring natural beauty in temperate regions, image 32
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — commonly referred to as the Post Oak
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — approximately 0.5 to 0.75 inches in size
Post Oak (Quercus Stellata) — A member of the white oak group; eco-conscious landscapes.<br><br>The Post Oak's acorns
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