Quercus stellata #7
Quercus stellata #7
Post Oak
Medium sized tree
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$14999
$149.99
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Medium-sized tree in the white oak group. Called post oak because its durable wood has been used for fence posts. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers appear in spring as the leaves emerge. Oval acorns. Rough, often leathery, dark green leaves with cruciform appearance. Stellata means starlike, refers to leaf shape. Variable fall color from yellow and brown.
Botanical Name- Quercus stellata
Pronunciation- KWER-kus stell-AY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 50 ft
Mature Height- 50 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Current Size- #7
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Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
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