Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Quercus stellata
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Post Oak
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Butterfly tree
In German
Post oak
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Post oak
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Post oak
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Post Oak
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Post Oak
árvore borboleta
In Polish
post Oak
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Post quercu
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Post Oak and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Post Oak and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Post Oak and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Post Oak and Butterfly Tree
Care of Post Oak and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.