Post
Oak picture
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Oak Tree Facts |
Scientific
Name: |
Quercus
stellata
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Foliage: |
Green
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Mature
Height: |
40-50
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Mature
Spread: |
50'
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Soil: |
Range
including poor
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Zones: |
5-9
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Moisture: |
Drought
tolerant
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Also,
however, it is found growing in moist soils of flood plains along
streams. It occurs along much of the Atlantic coast, and throughout
the southeastern United States from Massachusetts to Texas and Oklahoma.
The wood is hard and strong, and is very durable when in contact
with soil. Its use is mainly for posts, railroad ties, mine props,
and sometimes as fuel. Larger trees sometimes are cut into lumber
that is sold as White Oak. In fact, the Post Oak sometimes is called
the Box White Oak.
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