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
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Quercus stellata
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Post Oak
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Post oak
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Post oak
Baobab
In Spanish
Post oak
Baobab
In Portuguese
Post Oak
baobá
In Polish
post Oak
Baobab
In Latin
Post quercu
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Post Oak and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Baobab. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Baobab
Season and care of Post Oak and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Baobab Physical Information
Post Oak and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Baobab are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Baobab
Care of Post Oak and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.