Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Swamps
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
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
Acidic, 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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Overcup Oak
Kohl
In French
Overcup Oak
chou
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
repollo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
repolho
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
kapusta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Cabbage
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Cabbage Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Cabbage are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Cabbage
Care of Overcup Oak and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.