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
Japan
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Post Oak
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
sasanqua
In German
Post oak
sasanqua
In French
Post oak
sasanqua
In Spanish
Post oak
sasanqua
In Greek
Post Oak
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Sasankya
In Polish
post Oak
Sasankya
In Latin
Post quercu
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Sasanqua
Season and care of Post Oak and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Sasanqua Physical Information
Post Oak and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Sasanqua are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Post Oak and Sasanqua
Care of Post Oak and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.