Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Overcup Oak
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Overcup Oak
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Oryza
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Blue Berry
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Blue Berry Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Blue Berry are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Blue Berry
Care of Overcup Oak and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.