Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean
Types
Quercus lyrata
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
कासनी
In German
Overcup Oak
Chicoree
In French
Overcup Oak
chicorée
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
achicoria
In Greek
Overcup Oak
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
chicória
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
cykoria
In Latin
Oryza
pancratium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Chicory
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chicory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Chicory Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Chicory are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Chicory
Care of Overcup Oak and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.