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
Types
Quercus stellata
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Post Oak
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Post oak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Post oak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Post oak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Post Oak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
post Oak
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Post quercu
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Post Oak and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.