Post Oak Trees

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About Post Oak Trees: This is a small to medium-sized tree,.. Bark of the Post Oak is similar to that of the White Oak, but somewhat darker: light gray to brownish, and often fissured into scaly ridges. The Post Oak commonly is associated with the Blackjack Oak. The Post Oak usually grows in dry, sandy to rocky soils.


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Post Oak
Post Oak Tree Facts
Scientific Name:
Quercus stellata
Foliage:
Green
Mature Height:
40-50
Mature Spread:
50'
Soil:
Range including poor
Zones:
5-9
Moisture:
Drought tolerant

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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