Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Peppertree
Post Oak
In Hindi
Peppertree
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Peppertree
Post oak
In French
Peppertree
Post oak
In Spanish
peppertree
Post oak
In Greek
Peppertree
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Post Oak
In Polish
Peppertree
post Oak
In Latin
Peppertree
Post quercu
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Post Oak
Season and care of Peppertree and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Post Oak Physical Information
Peppertree and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Post Oak are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Post Oak
Care of Peppertree and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree 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.