Post Oak
Discover the beauty and durability of structural beams, mantels and table-tops with amazing eye-catching appeal.
Tree Traits
Post oak ranks among the slowest growing of our native oaks. A tree three feet in diameter can be well over 100 years old!
These hardwoods have an impressive look. Their contorting form and gnarled higher branches give the appearance of “witchy” trees in late autumn.
Most of the year however, the branches are heavy with glossy dark green leaves which provide much appreciated shade for people and animals alike.
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For generations our family farm, located within the Post Oak Savanna region of Texas, has benefitted from the abundance of post oaks as the name suggests.
This species of the white oak family thrives in the well-drained sandy loam soil of our region.
Unique Benefits
The post oak species is a staple dotting our part of the Texas landscape. It also has significant value for wildlife providing both protection and food (acorns).
As you might have guessed, years ago, post oak was widely used for fence posts because of its longevity in the ground without rotting. Today uses primarily include furniture, railroad ties, and of course amazing structural beams.
The wood is durable, heavy, hard, and close grained. Each sawn board or timber beam has its own unique fingerprint of grain lines, knots and twisted swirls of brown and grey colors.
The finished product is truly rustic elegance at its finest! Post oak also happens to be the first choice in firewood for serious chefs of Texas’ famous BBQ..