Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Root, 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
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
AMMI majus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
बिशप निराना
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Grande feuille Érable
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
biznaga
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.