Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Open Forest
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Cork Oak
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
Overcup ओक
In German
Kork Eiche
Overcup Oak
In French
Cork Oak
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
alcornoque
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Cork Oak
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
sobreiro
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Cork Oak
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mirinae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Corn Oak and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corn Oak and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Corn Oak and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Corn Oak and Overcup Oak
Care of Corn Oak and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corn Oak 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.