Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Limequat
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Limequat
Overcup ओक
In German
Limequat
Overcup Oak
In French
Limequat
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Limequat
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Limequat
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Limequat
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Limequat
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Limequat and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Limequat and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Limequat and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 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 Limequat and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Overcup Oak
Care of Limequat and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.