Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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, Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
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, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
ACER nigrum
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Black Maple
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Overcup ओक
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Overcup Oak
In French
Noir Érable
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Czarny klon
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Black Maple and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Black Maple and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Overcup Oak
Care of Black Maple and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple 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 Black Maple 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.