Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
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
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Post Oak
Cork Oak
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Post oak
Kork Eiche
In French
Post oak
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Post oak
alcornoque
In Greek
Post Oak
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Post Oak
sobreiro
In Polish
post Oak
Cork Oak
In Latin
Post quercu
sUBER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Not Available
Mirinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Post Oak and Corn Oak
Season and care of Post Oak and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Corn Oak Physical Information
Post Oak and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Corn Oak are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Corn Oak
Care of Post Oak and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.