Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
California
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Post Oak
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Giant Sequoia
Post oak
In French
Séquoia géant
Post oak
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Post oak
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Post Oak
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
post Oak
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Post quercu
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Quercus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Post Oak
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Post Oak Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Post Oak are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Post Oak
Care of Giant Sequoia and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.