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
Southern Asia, India
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Post Oak
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
बरमूडा घास
In German
Post oak
Bermuda Gras
In French
Post oak
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Post oak
Grama
In Greek
Post Oak
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Post Oak
grama Bermuda
In Polish
post Oak
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Post quercu
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Quercus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Post Oak and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Post Oak and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Post Oak and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Bermuda Grass
Care of Post Oak and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.