Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
इमली का पेड़
In German
Overcup Oak
Tamarinde
In French
Overcup Oak
tamarinier
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
tamarindo
In Greek
Overcup Oak
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
tamarindo
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Oryza
tamarind ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree
Care of Overcup Oak and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.