Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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
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Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Lobed
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Silver Maple
Black Oak
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Black Oak Tree
In German
Silver Maple
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
érable argenté
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
arce plateado
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Silver Maple
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Silver Maple
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Acer
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Black Oak
Season and care of Silver Maple and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Black Oak Physical Information
Silver Maple and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Black Oak are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Silver Maple and Black Oak
Care of Silver Maple and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Black 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. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.