Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
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
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Amur Maple
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
अमुर मेपल
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Grande feuille Érable
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
arce de Amur
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
de bordo amur
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
klon amur
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple
Care of Big leaf Maple and Amur Maple 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 Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.