Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
V. × heilbornii
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Babaco
Overcup ओक
In German
Babaco
Overcup Oak
In French
Babaco
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Babaco
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Babaco
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Babaco
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Babaco
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Caricaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Babaco and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Babaco and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Babaco and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and Overcup Oak
Care of Babaco and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.