Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Quercus stellata
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist
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
Loam
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Whiteflies
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Post Oak
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
meadow saffron
In German
Post oak
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Post oak
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Post oak
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Post Oak
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
post Oak
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Post quercu
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Meadow Saffron. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Post Oak and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron
Care of Post Oak and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.