Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Post Oak
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
Post oak
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
Post oak
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
Post oak
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
Post Oak
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
post Oak
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
Post quercu
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fagaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Post Oak and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.