Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Almond
Post Oak
In German
Mandel
Post oak
In French
Amande
Post oak
In Spanish
Almendra
Post oak
In Greek
Αμύγδαλο
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Amêndoa
Post Oak
In Polish
Migdałowy
post Oak
In Latin
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Almond and Post Oak
Season and care of Almond and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Almond and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Almond is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Almond and Post Oak Physical Information
Almond and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Almond and Post Oak are as follows:
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Almond leaf color: Light Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Almond and Post Oak
Care of Almond and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.