Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
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
Loam
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Silver Birch
In German
Overcup Oak
Weißbirke
In French
Overcup Oak
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Silver Birch
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Silver Birch
In Latin
Oryza
Argentum Birch
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Birch
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Silver Birch Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Silver Birch are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Birch
Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.