Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Aaron Caladium
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium
Care of Big leaf Maple and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.