Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Black Maple
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Noir Érable
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Czarny klon
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Black Maple and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.