Scientific Name
Quercus stellata
Common Name
Post Oak, Iron Oak, Cross Oak
Tree Description
Quercus stellata, post oak, is a medium-sized deciduous tree. It is found in dry sandy soils and has a slow growth rate.
Tree Size
Medium
Height at Maturity
30ft–60ft
Width at Maturity
40ft–50ft
Growth Rate
12-36 inches/year
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Medium Water
Potential Issues
Sensitive to root zone disturbance; susceptible to oak wilt, Chestnut Blight, and Armillaria; resistant to Verticillium. Allergy health hazard.
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Fair
Field Trial Monitoring Results
Fair potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 5 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, very slow growth rate. Signs of chlorosis on a few individuals.
Propagation Results
We had near 100% germination with seed sown outdoors in December. Seedlings can suffer with our poor water quality but so far are growing slowly with additional fertilization.
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