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
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Post Oak
Sourwood
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Sourwood
In German
Post oak
Sourwood
In French
Post oak
Sourwood
In Spanish
Post oak
Sourwood
In Greek
Post Oak
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Sourwood
In Polish
post Oak
Sourwood
In Latin
Post quercu
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Post Oak and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Sourwood. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sourwood has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Sourwood
Season and care of Post Oak and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Post Oak and Sourwood Physical Information
Post Oak and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Sourwood are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Sourwood
Care of Post Oak and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.