22,379 observationsLeast Concern
post oak
Quercus stellata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus stellata, the post oak or iron oak, is a North American species of oak in the white oak section. It is a slow-growing oak that lives in dry, poor soils, and is resistant to rot, fire, and drought. Interbreeding occurs among white oaks, thus many hybrid species combinations occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of post oak is Quercus stellata.
- post oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- post oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- post oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- post oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- post oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- post oak belongs to the genus Quercus.