Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Brazil
Types
Quercus lyrata
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Abutilon
In German
Overcup Oak
Abutilon
In French
Overcup Oak
Abutilon
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Abutilon
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Abutilon
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Abutilon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Abutilon
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Abutilon Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Abutilon are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Abutilon
Care of Overcup Oak and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.