Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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 Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Black Currant
Post Oak
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Carandas
Post oak
In French
karondas
Post oak
In Spanish
karondas
Post oak
In Greek
karondas
Post Oak
In Portuguese
karondas
Post Oak
In Polish
karondas
post Oak
In Latin
karondas
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Post Oak
Season and care of Karonda and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Post Oak Physical Information
Karonda and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Post Oak are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Post Oak
Care of Karonda and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.