Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Grande feuille Érable
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
cólquico
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
aftomn gema
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus
Care of Big leaf Maple and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.