Taxon

Quercus stellata

 
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Quercus stellata - post oak
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: post oak
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: e. United States
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A deciduous tree seldom seen in landscape situations but deserving of greater use. Attains a height of 40-60' with similar, rounded spread. Leaves crucifix-shaped with yellow-brown fall color. Best used in natural setting with plenty of space as a large shade or specimen tree. Does best in dry, gravelly soil.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture • World Flora Online

Locations

  • 1: PKW: AO06 (AO06) • Accession: D1998-1075.001 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: PKW: AP06 (AP06) • Accession: D1998-1075.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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