Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Sassafras
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Sassafras
Overcup ओक
In German
Sassafras
Overcup Oak
In French
Sassafras
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Overcup Roble
In Greek
σασάφρα
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Sassafras
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Sassafras and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Sassafras and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Overcup Oak
Care of Sassafras and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done 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 Sassafras 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.