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, Texas, Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Quercus macrocarpa
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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 macrocarpa
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
Black Maple
In Hindi
Burr Oak
Black Maple Tree
In German
Burr Oak
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Burr Oak
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Burr Oak
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Burr Oak
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Burr Oak
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Burr Oak
Czarny klon
In Latin
Burr Oak
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Burr Oak and Black Maple
Season and care of Burr Oak and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Burr Oak and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Burr Oak and Black Maple Physical Information
Burr Oak and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Burr Oak and Black Maple are as follows:
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Burr Oak and Black Maple
Care of Burr Oak and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burr 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 Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.