Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS velutina
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Black Oak
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Black Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In German
Schwarz Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In French
Noir Oak Tree
érable argenté
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de roble
arce plateado
In Greek
Black Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Carvalho Preto
plátano de prata
In Polish
Czarny Dąb
Silver Maple
In Latin
Niger quercum ligno
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Black Oak and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Black Oak and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Black Oak and Silver Maple. Black Oak doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Black Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Black Oak has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Oak and Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Oak and Silver Maple
Season and care of Black Oak and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Oak and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Oak and Silver Maple Physical Information
Black Oak and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Oak and Silver Maple are as follows:
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Oak and Silver Maple
Care of Black Oak and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.