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
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Post Oak
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Pitanga
In German
Post oak
Pitanga
In French
Post oak
Pitanga
In Spanish
Post oak
Pitanga
In Greek
Post Oak
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Pitanga
In Polish
post Oak
Pitanga
In Latin
Post quercu
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Post Oak and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Pitanga. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Pitanga
Season and care of Post Oak and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Pitanga Physical Information
Post Oak and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Pitanga are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Post Oak and Pitanga
Care of Post Oak and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.