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
Melanesia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Post Oak
Copperleaf
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Copperleaf
In German
Post oak
Copperleaf
In French
Post oak
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Post oak
copperleaf
In Greek
Post Oak
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Copperleaf
In Polish
post Oak
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Post quercu
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Post Oak and Copperleaf
Season and care of Post Oak and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Copperleaf Physical Information
Post Oak and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Copperleaf are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Post Oak and Copperleaf
Care of Post Oak and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.