Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Quercus lyrata
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Broccoli
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
ब्रोकली
In German
Overcup Oak
Brokkoli
In French
Overcup Oak
Brocoli
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Brócoli
In Greek
Overcup Oak
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
brócolis
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
brokuły
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
-
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Broccoli
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Broccoli Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Broccoli are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Broccoli
Care of Overcup Oak and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.