Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Quercus stellata
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
AMMI majus
Common Name
Post Oak
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
बिशप निराना
In German
Post oak
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Post oak
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Post oak
biznaga
In Greek
Post Oak
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Post Oak
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
post Oak
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Post quercu
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Quercus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Post Oak and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Post Oak and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Post Oak and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Post Oak and Bishop's Weed
Care of Post Oak and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.