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Quercus stellata /Post Oak
Specimen tree
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Specimen tree
Summer foliage
Catkins (male flowers) on almost every branch
Close-up of the pollen bearing catkins
Much pollen produced by a single oak tree
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Scientific Name:
Quercus stellata
Common Name:
Post Oak
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
15 - 20 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Yellow
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
A highly variable tree in size and form of the white oak group that is characterized by stout, gnarled branches. It has a heavy, dense canopy of coarse-textured foliage. Will grow in dry landscapes and produces acorns for wildlife food.