Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Post Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Hortensie
Post oak
In French
Hortensia
Post oak
In Spanish
Hortensia
Post oak
In Greek
υδραγεία
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Post Oak
In Polish
Hortensja
post Oak
In Latin
Hibiscus
Post quercu
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chocolate-root and Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Post Oak. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Post Oak has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Post Oak
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Post Oak season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Post Oak Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Post Oak are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Post Oak
Care of Chocolate-root and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chocolate-root 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.