Post Oak
Quercus stellata
Description
Post Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States. It is known for its distinctive cross-shaped leaf lobes and its ability to thrive in poor, rocky, or sandy soils. Typically found in dry, upland areas, Post Oak is a hardy species with a slow growth rate. It provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife, especially as its acorns serve as an important food source for birds and mammals.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 35 to 50 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- September, October, November
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The foliage color in autumn, which turns a warm, russet brown.