Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Red Currant
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Red Currant
In German
Overcup Oak
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Overcup Oak
Groseille
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Grosella
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Groselha
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Porzeczkowy
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Red Currant
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Red Currant Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Red Currant are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Red Currant
Care of Overcup Oak and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.