Post Oak

Shade tree. Branches may be quite twisty giving it an interesting form. Can also be used as a street tree and for ecosystem restoration.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Acorn drop can be a maintenance issue.

Acorns appreciated by squirrels and other wildlife including some birds.

Sandhill, pine-oak-hickory woods.

• Larval host for the white-M butterfly and Horace's duskywing.