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post oak
Quercus stellata
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
Post oak is a native deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown and distinctive cross-shaped leaves that turn russet-brown in fall. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and prefers full sun, making it well-suited for dry, difficult sites.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 6.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Function & Care
wildlife benefitwindbreakerosion controlhedgerow
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation