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
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Post Oak
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
red alder
In German
Post oak
rot-Erle
In French
Post oak
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Post oak
aliso rojo
In Greek
Post Oak
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Post Oak
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
post Oak
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Post quercu
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Post Oak and Red Alder
Season and care of Post Oak and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Red Alder Physical Information
Post Oak and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Red Alder are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Red Alder
Care of Post Oak and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.