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
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
-
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Willow Oak
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Overcup Oak
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Overcup Oak
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
arce de Trident
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
bordo Trident
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Trident klon
In Latin
Oryza
Trident Maple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Trident Maple
Season and care of Willow Oak and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Willow Oak and Trident Maple Physical Information
Willow Oak and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Trident Maple are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Trident Maple
Care of Willow Oak and Trident 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.