Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Quercus lyrata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Hydrangea
In German
Overcup Oak
Hortensie
In French
Overcup Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Hortensia
In Greek
Overcup Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Hortensja
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
-
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Cranesbill
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Cranesbill Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Cranesbill are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Cranesbill
Care of Overcup Oak and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.