Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Wood
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
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Caqui americano
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and American persimmon
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American persimmon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and American persimmon Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and American persimmon are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and American persimmon
Care of Big leaf Maple and American persimmon 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 American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.