Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Post Oak
In Hindi
Chorisia
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Chorisia
Post oak
In French
Chorisia
Post oak
In Spanish
Chorisia
Post oak
In Greek
Chorisia
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Post Oak
In Polish
Chorisia
post Oak
In Latin
Chorisia
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chorisia and Post Oak
Season and care of Chorisia and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and Post Oak Physical Information
Chorisia and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Post Oak are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chorisia and Post Oak
Care of Chorisia and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.