iron oak

Also known as: post oak; rough white oak

A slow-growing small to medium-sized deciduous tree eventually reaching 12m. The rich green leaves have deep rounded lobes and the first two are often so prominent that there is a crucifix-like appearance. The feel of them is rough due to short hard hairs all over. The autumn colour can be a good dark gold-bronze

Scientific classification

Species: iron oak (Quercus stellata)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of iron oak

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Culture

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Quick identification of iron oak

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iron oak care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or seed, soon after it drops. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub