Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
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
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red Maple Tree
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree
Care of Blackjack Oak and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.