Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Century plant
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
रामबांस
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Agave
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Agave
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Agave
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Agave
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Agave
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Agawa
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Agave
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Agave and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Agave and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Agave and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Agave and Big leaf Maple
Care of Agave and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning 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 Agave 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.