Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Quercus lyrata
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Overcup Oak
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Overcup Oak
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
goiaba
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
guawa
In Latin
Oryza
Psidium guajava
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Quercus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Guava
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Guava Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Guava are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Overcup Oak and Guava
Care of Overcup Oak and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.