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