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THE Post
Oak
About the Post Oak :
The Post Oak tree, Quercus stellata, is a small
to medium-sized tree. The bark of the Post Oak is
similar to that of the White Oak, but somewhat
darker and often fissured into scaly ridges. The
leaves of Post Oak trees are usually 4 to 5 inches
long and they are thick and somewhat leathery. They
are dark green and shiny on the upper surface and
lighter green and rough hairy beneath. The Post Oak
commonly is associated with the Blackjack Oak. The
Post Oak usually grows in dry, sandy to rocky soils.
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. In fact, the Post Oak sometimes is called the
Box White Oak. Acorns are 1/2 to 2/3 inches long and
ovoid in shape. The acorns matures in one year,
ripening September to November. The leaves turn to a
golden color in the fall. |
