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, Canada
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Red Maple Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Red Maple Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak
Care of Red Maple Tree and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.