Common Name
Post oak
Scientific Name
Quercus stellata
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
No
Plant Form
Medium Trees
Max Height (ft)
50.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
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Additional Info
Habitat: Upland dry ridges to more mesic flatwoods
Wildlife value: It supports a wide variety of butterflies and moths plus small mammals and songbirds. The Acorns are eaten by woodpeckers, blue joys, small mammals, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, and black bear and are can be eaten by people after tannins are leached or boiled out. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Notes: A small (35-50 feet) but adaptable oak. It is resistant to drought, fire and diseases. Needs acidic soil. "Post" refers to its use for fence posts. This tree is included in the Homegrown National Park: Keystone Trees and Shrubs.
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Grassland Species
Yes
Riparian Buffer Species?
No
Flower Color
Brown
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Deer Resitant
Yes
Low Maintenance
No
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
No
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles