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
Types
Quercus stellata
Grass
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Post Oak
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Post oak
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Post oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Post oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Post Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
post Oak
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Post quercu
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Quercus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Post Oak and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.