Quercus stellata (Post Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesstellata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCentral and southern United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeOpen, rounded crown.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 0-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionScaly, furrowed and thick, light grey in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid or subglobose, reddish brown, 4 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionThick, 2-3 lobes, greyish-green and rough with a rounded apex and cuneate base, 3-5 veins on either side of the midvein, 8-15 x 5-12 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, elliptical or subglobose, light brown, 1.2-2 cm in length.

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