Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Post Oak
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
फर्न पाइन
In German
Post oak
Fern Pinien
In French
Post oak
pin Fern
In Spanish
Post oak
pino helecho
In Greek
Post Oak
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Post Oak
pinho Fern
In Polish
post Oak
Fern sosna
In Latin
Post quercu
Fern pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Fern Pine
Season and care of Post Oak and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Fern Pine Physical Information
Post Oak and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Fern Pine are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Post Oak and Fern Pine
Care of Post Oak and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.