Twigs are moderatley stout, orange-tan in color. They are wooly at first, darker and smooth later. The buds are globe to egg-shaped and wooly. The bark is light brown and divided by deep furrows and scaly ridges. Found in almost every county in the state, post oak seldom exceeds 60 feet in height.
Many poor timber growing areas support stands of post and blackjack oak.
Under average conditions post oak is a very slow growing tree. Post oak wood is used for the smae purposes as white oak except for stave bolts becuase of defects. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of the Missouri Dept. of Conservation is prohibited.