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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
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
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Post Oak
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Post oak
Große Bartgras
In French
Post oak
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Post oak
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Post Oak
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
post Oak
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Post quercu
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Post Oak and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Post Oak and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Big Bluestem
Care of Post Oak and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.