Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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 making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.