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26 Ιουν 2023 · The post oak tree leaves are easily identifiable due to their unique shape with three prominent lobes at the apex. The post oak leaves measure 4” to 8” (10 – 20 cm) long, with four lobes on each side.
Quercus stellata, the post oak or iron oak, is a North American species of oak in the white oak section. It is a slow-growing oak that lives in dry areas on the edges of fields, tops of ridges, and also grows in poor soils, and is resistant to rot, fire, and drought.
17 Μαρ 2019 · Post oak (Quercus stellata), sometimes called iron oak, is a medium-sized tree abundant throughout the southeastern and south-central United States where it forms pure stands in the prairie transition area.
Post oak gets its common name from the use of its tough wood in making posts, railroad ties, and lumber. Its leaves are variably shaped, from deeply to barely lobed; the lobes are longest toward the front of the leaf, giving it a top-heavy look.
The post oak’s leaf is reasonably distinctive, and a “classic” example of a leaf is pretty easy to identify. Just look for the five-lobed, somewhat cross-like shape, along with the absence of bristle-tips. However, the leaves of this tree also quite hairy or rough (often being described as “sandpaper-like”) – especially on the top surface.
General Information. Scientific name: Quercus stellata. Pronunciation: KWERK-us stell-AY-tuh. Common name (s): Post oak. Family: Fagaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 6A through 9A (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America. Invasive potential: little invasive potential. Uses: reclamation; specimen; shade; highway median.
Post oak (Quercus stellata), sometimes called iron oak, is a medium-sized tree abundant throughout the Southeastern and South Central United States where it forms pure stands in the prairie transition area.
