Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Brown, 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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Bougainvillea
In German
Overcup Oak
Bougainvillea
In French
Overcup Oak
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Oryza
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Quercus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea
Care of Overcup Oak and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.