Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Quercus coccinea
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Black Maple
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Scarlet Oak
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Scarlet Oak
In French
Noir Érable
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Scarlet roble
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Czarny klon
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Black Maple and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Black Maple and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scarlet Oak flower color:
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Maple and Scarlet Oak
Care of Black Maple and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.