Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Post Oak
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Post oak
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Post oak
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Post oak
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Post Oak
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
post Oak
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Post quercu
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Post Oak and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.