Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Overcup ओक
In German
Zeder
Overcup Oak
In French
Encens Cedar
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Overcup Roble
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Overcup Oak
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Oryza
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak
Care of Incense Cedar and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Incense Cedar 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.