Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
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
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Overcup Oak
In German
Lychee
Overcup Oak
In French
Lychee
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Lychee
Overcup Roble
In Greek
λίτσι
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
lichia
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Lychee
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Lychee and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Lychee and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Overcup Oak
Care of Lychee and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.