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, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Quercus stellata
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Post Oak
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Post oak
Ohio buckeye
In French
Post oak
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Post oak
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Post Oak
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
post Oak
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Post quercu
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Post Oak and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.