Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Post Oak
In Hindi
Pitanga
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Pitanga
Post oak
In French
Pitanga
Post oak
In Spanish
Pitanga
Post oak
In Greek
Pitanga
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Post Oak
In Polish
Pitanga
post Oak
In Latin
Pitanga
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Post Oak. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Post Oak has allergic reactions like . 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 Pitanga and Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Post Oak
Season and care of Pitanga and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Post Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Post Oak Physical Information
Pitanga and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Post Oak are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Post Oak
Care of Pitanga and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.