Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Quercus lyrata
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
तरबूज़
In German
Overcup Oak
Wassermelone
In French
Overcup Oak
Pastèque
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
sandía
In Greek
Overcup Oak
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
melancia
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
arbuz
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Watermelon
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Watermelon Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Watermelon are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Overcup Oak and Watermelon
Care of Overcup Oak and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.