Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Star anise and more
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Anise
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Anis
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Anis
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Anís
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
anis
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Anyż
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Anise
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Anise Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Anise are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Anise
Care of Big leaf Maple and Anise 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 Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.