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, …

Grows in extremely dry sites and can survive where it is wet in the spring and baking dry in the summer-very tough! A slow- to average- growing oak (12" - 24" per year), depending on soil …

The tree has alternate leaves with 5 lobes and a hairy, pale underside. The two middle lobes are distinctly square, resulting in an overall cruciform appearance. Post Oak is tolerant of various …

Feb 7, 2025 · The Post Oak, known scientifically as Quercus stellata, is a member of the Fagaceae family within the genus Quercus, which is commonly known as oaks. It falls under …

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 …

Aug 6, 2025 · The post oak, scientifically known as Quercus stellata, is a common deciduous tree native to North America and a member of the white oak group. This tree is recognized for its …