Post Oak

Chinese hibiscus

About Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus

Post Oak

Chinese hibiscus

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

China

Types

Quercus stellata

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Number of Varieties

20140

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm600.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,680.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow, Red, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Ovate

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS stellata

HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'

Common Name

Post Oak

China rose

In Hindi

पोस्ट ओक

गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम

In German

Post oak

Tropical Hibiscus

In French

Post oak

Hibiscus Tropical

In Spanish

Post oak

hibisco tropical

In Greek

Post Oak

τροπική Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Post Oak

Hibiscus tropical

In Polish

post Oak

Tropical Hibiscus

In Latin

Post quercu

Tropical Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Malvales

Family

Fagaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Quercus

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

90100

1 27800

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Properties of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Chinese hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Chinese hibiscus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus

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

Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information

Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:

Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus

Care of Post Oak and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.