Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Quercus lyrata
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
सेम फली
In German
Overcup Oak
Limabohne
In French
Overcup Oak
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Haba
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Lima Bean
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Lima Bean
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Lima Bean Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Lima Bean are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Lima Bean
Care of Overcup Oak and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.