Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
United States, California
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
घाटी ओक
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Tal Eiche
In French
Maple terrain
Oak Valley
In Spanish
arce de campo
valle del roble
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
vale Oak
In Polish
Klon polny
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Field Maple
Oak vallis
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Field Maple and Valley Oak
Season and care of Field Maple and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Maple and Valley Oak Physical Information
Field Maple and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Valley Oak are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Valley Oak
Care of Field Maple and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field 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 and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.