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[title size=”2″]Post Oak[/title]

The post oak tree is part of the white oak family. It is a fairly small tree that reaches heights of between 32 and 50 feet on average, with a trunk measuring 1 to 2 feet in diameter. It is a deciduous tree with a crown that is rounded in shape and dense with foliage. The oval shape of their leaves is distinct because they have three perpendicular terminal lobes, creating a form that is often compared to the Maltese Cross. The leaves are a shiny dark green color on the top and span about 4 to 8 inches in length. The bottom side of the post oak’s leaves is rough, hairy and light green in color. In the fall, the leaves briefly turn a golden brown color before falling off. The post oak is a drought-resistant plant that typically grows in dry, sandy to rocky soils. It is a slow growing tree that likes a lot of sunlight and grows best in exposed grassy locations where it does not have to compete with other plants. The tree matures in its first summer, and produces acorns about 0.5 to 1 inch in size. The acorns attract squirrels and some other animals. The wood is a hard sturdy wood. The plant’s main uses are to make posts, railroad ties, and main props—hence its common name, the “post oak.”

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Quercus stellata

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