Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Silver Wattle
In German
Overcup Oak
Silver Wattle
In French
Overcup Oak
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Overcup Oak
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Oryza
Silver Wattle
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle
Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.