Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Middle East
Types
Quercus lyrata
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Peppermint
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
पिपरमिंट
In German
Overcup Oak
Pfefferminze
In French
Overcup Oak
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Oryza
Peppermint
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Peppermint
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Peppermint Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Peppermint are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Peppermint
Care of Overcup Oak and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.