Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Quercus stellata
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Post Oak
Acacia
In German
Post oak
Acacia
In French
Post oak
Acacia
In Spanish
Post oak
Acacia
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Acacia
In Polish
post Oak
Acacia
In Latin
Post quercu
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Post Oak and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Acacia. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Acacia 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 Post Oak and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Acacia
Season and care of Post Oak and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Post Oak and Acacia Physical Information
Post Oak and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Acacia are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Acacia
Care of Post Oak and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.