Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Quercus lyrata
Persea americana
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
एवोकाडो
In German
Overcup Oak
Avocado
In French
Overcup Oak
Avocat
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Aguacate
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Abacate
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Awokado
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Avocado
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Avocado season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Avocado Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Avocado are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Avocado
Care of Overcup Oak and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.