Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America
Types
Quercus stellata
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Post Oak
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Gomphrena
In German
Post oak
Gomphrena
In French
Post oak
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Post oak
Gomphrena
In Greek
Post Oak
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Gomphrena
In Polish
post Oak
Gomphrena
In Latin
Post quercu
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Post Oak and Gomphrena
Season and care of Post Oak and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Post Oak and Gomphrena Physical Information
Post Oak and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Gomphrena are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Gomphrena
Care of Post Oak and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.