Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Quercus lyrata
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
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Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Overcup Oak
Crapemyrtle
In French
Overcup Oak
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Oryza
Crapemyrtle
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Quercus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle
Care of Overcup Oak and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.