Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, 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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
SARACA indica
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
SARACA indica
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
indica Saraca
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Saraca indica
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Saraca indica
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Ashoka
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Ashoka Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Ashoka are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ashoka
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ashoka 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 Ashoka 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 Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.