Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
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Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
ACER campestre
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
Quercus
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Quercus
Feld-Ahorn
In French
Quercus
Maple terrain
In Spanish
Quercus
arce de campo
In Greek
Quercus
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
Quercus
bordo de campo
In Polish
Quercus
Klon polny
In Latin
Quercus
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Water Oak and Field Maple
Season and care of Water Oak and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Field Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Field Maple Physical Information
Water Oak and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Field Maple are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Oak and Field Maple
Care of Water Oak and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.