Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Aceraceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry
Care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Berry 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 Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.