Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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 leucotrichophora
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
érable argenté
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
arce plateado
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
plátano de prata
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Silver Maple
In Latin
Blackjack 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
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 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 Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple
Care of Blackjack Oak and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Blackjack 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.