Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia, South America
Types
Quercus lyrata
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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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
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Elderberry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Elderberry
In German
Overcup Oak
Holunderbeere
In French
Overcup Oak
Sureau
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Saúco
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Bez czarny
In Latin
Oryza
Elderberry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Elderberry
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Overcup Oak and Elderberry Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Elderberry are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Elderberry
Care of Overcup Oak and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.