Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
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White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
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
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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 leucotrichophora
Common Name
Silver Maple
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Silver Maple
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
érable argenté
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
arce plateado
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Silver Maple
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Silver Maple
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Acer
Blackjack 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 Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 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 Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak
Care of Silver Maple and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple 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.