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Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Post Oak

Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Post Oak

FOR-146
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Post Oak

Authored by: Laurie Thomas Darren Morris

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Abstract

Post oak is a found throughout eastern and central North America and is a
member of the white oak group. This oak is usually found on dry uplands. Post
oak can grow to 65 feet tall. The foliage and acorns are an important wildlife
food. However, the leaves can be toxic to cattle, sheep and goats due to high
levels of tannins.

Core Details

Publication ID

FOR-146

Status

New

Publication Date

May 4, 2026

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes


Keywords

oak, landowners

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu