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
California
Types
Quercus stellata
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Awl-Shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires large amount of water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Post Oak
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Giant Sequoia
In German
Post oak
Giant Sequoia
In French
Post oak
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Post oak
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Post Oak
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
post Oak
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Post quercu
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Quercus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Post Oak and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Post Oak and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Post Oak and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Post Oak and Giant Sequoia
Care of Post Oak and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.