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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Quercus stellata
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
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, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Post Oak
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Red Buckeye
In German
Post oak
Red Buckeye
In French
Post oak
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Post oak
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Post Oak
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Red Buckeye
In Polish
post Oak
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Post quercu
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Post Oak and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Post Oak and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Post Oak and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Red Buckeye
Care of Post Oak and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.