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
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Quercus stellata
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Post Oak
California Live Oak
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
पुरान बलूत
In German
Post oak
Live Oak
In French
Post oak
Live Oak
In Spanish
Post oak
roble vivo
In Greek
Post Oak
live oak
In Portuguese
Post Oak
carvalho vivo
In Polish
post Oak
Live Oak
In Latin
Post quercu
live quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Post Oak and Live Oak
Season and care of Post Oak and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Live Oak Physical Information
Post Oak and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Live Oak are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Live Oak
Care of Post Oak and Live Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.