Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Artichoke
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Artichoke
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Artischocke
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Artichaut
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
αγκινάρα
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Karczoch
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
cactus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Artichoke and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Big leaf Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Artichoke and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Artichoke and Big leaf Maple
Care of Artichoke and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.