Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Overcup Oak
Nickende Distel
In French
Overcup Oak
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Overcup Oak
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
musk Thistle
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Oryza
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle
Care of Overcup Oak and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done 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 Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
