Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Egg-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PROTEA
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Protea plant
Overcup ओक
In German
Protea Pflanze
Overcup Oak
In French
usine de Protea
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
planta de protea
Overcup Roble
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Protea roślin
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Protea herba
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Protea and Overcup Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Protea and Overcup Oak. Protea doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea has allergic reactions like and Overcup Oak has allergic reactions like . 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 Protea and Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Protea and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Overcup Oak season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Protea and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Care of Protea and Overcup Oak
Care of Protea and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.