Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
-
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Quercus
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Quercus
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Quercus
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Quercus
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Quercus
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Quercus
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Quercus
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Quercus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Oak and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Water Oak and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Water Oak and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Water Oak and Big leaf Maple
Care of Water Oak and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.