Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
India, Nepal
Types
Quercus stellata
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Post Oak
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
पीले अदरक
In German
Post oak
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Post oak
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Post oak
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Post Oak
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
post Oak
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Post quercu
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Zingiberales
Family
Fagaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Post Oak and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Post Oak and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Post Oak and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Yellow Ginger
Care of Post Oak and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.