Quercus stellata (Post Oak)
Habit
Post Oak reaches 40-50 feet tall and typically has a rounded topped crown when mature. Leaves are very distinct with their cruciform appearance. They look somewhat similar to Quercus alba, White Oak.
Color
Dark green leaves in summer give way to yellowish-brown colors in autumn.
Culture
Post Oak, like Blackjack Oak, thrives in sandy, dry, rocky soils where many species do not survive. Very tolerant of growing conditions once established. Not a typical landscape tree but truly can be a fine specimen that should be planted more often.