Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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 phellos, Quercus nigra
Acer saccharum
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Willow Oak
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
चीनी मेपल
In German
Overcup Oak
Zuckerahorn
In French
Overcup Oak
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Oryza
Sugar Maple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Willow Oak and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Willow Oak and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Sugar Maple
Care of Willow Oak and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.