Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
मीठी चेरी
In German
Overcup Oak
Süße Kirsche
In French
Overcup Oak
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Overcup Oak
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Cereja doce
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Oryza
dulcis cerasus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry. Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Overcup Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Overcup Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry
Care of Overcup Oak and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.