Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
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
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
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Black Maple
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Quercus
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Quercus
In French
Noir Érable
Quercus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Quercus
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Quercus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Quercus
In Polish
Czarny klon
Quercus
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Quercus
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 Water Oak
Season and care of Black Maple and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Water Oak Physical Information
Black Maple and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Water Oak are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Black Maple and Water Oak
Care of Black Maple and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.