Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Quercus falcata, Quercus rubra, Quercus coccinea
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Sandhills
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blister, Spider mites
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS falcata
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Southern Red Oak
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
दक्षिणी लाल ओक
Umbrella Plant
In German
Südliche Red Oak
Dach-Anlage
In French
Chêne rouge du Sud
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Roble Rojo meridional
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Νότια Red Oak
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Southern Red Oak
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Southern Red Oak
parasol roślin
In Latin
Quercus falcata
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Red Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Southern Red Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Southern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Southern Red Oak and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Red Oak pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.