Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Overcup Oak
Fireglow Maple
In French
Overcup Oak
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Oryza
Viridis Maple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple
Care of Overcup Oak and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.