Post Oak

Black Birch

About Post Oak and Black Birch

Post Oak

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Quercus stellata

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

2040

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

9-1

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,680.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

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

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS stellata

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Post Oak

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

पोस्ट ओक

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Post oak

Schwarze Birke

In French

Post oak

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Post oak

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Post Oak

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Post Oak

Bétula Preto

In Polish

post Oak

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Post quercu

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Fagaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Quercus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

9040

1 27800

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Properties of Post Oak and Black Birch

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Season and Care of Post Oak and Black Birch

Season and care of Post Oak and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Post Oak and Black Birch Physical Information

Post Oak and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Black Birch are as follows:

Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Post Oak and Black Birch

Care of Post Oak and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.