Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
-
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Quercus
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Quercus
Red Maple Tree
In French
Quercus
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Quercus
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Quercus
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Quercus
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Quercus
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Quercus
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Water Oak and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Water Oak and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Oak and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Water Oak and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Water Oak and Red Maple Tree
Care of Water Oak and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.