Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
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Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Silver Maple
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Quercus
In German
Silver Maple
Quercus
In French
érable argenté
Quercus
In Spanish
arce plateado
Quercus
In Greek
Silver Maple
Quercus
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Quercus
In Polish
Silver Maple
Quercus
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 Water Oak
Season and care of Silver Maple and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Water Oak Physical Information
Silver Maple and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Water Oak are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Maple and Water Oak
Care of Silver Maple and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Water 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.