Post Oak
Quercus stellata
Fagaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
S. MA South to FL West to IA and TX
Location
Source of plant
Forrest Keeling Nursery, Doug Goldman, BCH, Doug Bidlack, Roderick Cameron, Ryan Russell
Description
Tree reaching 40-50' with dense round-topped crown and stout spreading branches. Leaves lyrately pinnatifid rarely developing fall color; acorns sessile, single or in pairs, egg-shaped, 3/4-1" long, the top-shaped cap covering about 1/3-1/2 of the nut.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5