Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Quercus stellata
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
Prunus avium
Common Name
Post Oak
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Post oak
Kirschbaum
In French
Post oak
Cerisier
In Spanish
Post oak
Cerezo
In Greek
Post Oak
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Post Oak
árvore de cereja
In Polish
post Oak
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Post quercu
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Post Oak and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Post Oak and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Post Oak and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Post Oak and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Cherry Tree
Care of Post Oak and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.