Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Eastern Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Fireglow Maple
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple
Care of Blackjack Oak and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.