Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
it is a type of ginger
Quercus stellata
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Post Oak
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Post oak
In French
Ginger Jaune
Post oak
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Post oak
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Post Oak
In Polish
żółty Ginger
post Oak
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Post quercu
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fagales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Post Oak
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Post Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Post Oak Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Post Oak are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Post Oak
Care of Yellow Ginger and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.