Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Sassafras
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Sassafras
In German
Overcup Oak
Sassafras
In French
Overcup Oak
Sassafras
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Sasafrás
In Greek
Overcup Oak
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
sassafrás
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Sassafras
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Sassafras
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Sassafras Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Sassafras are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Sassafras
Care of Overcup Oak and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.