Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, 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
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
peral de Bradford
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bradford Pear 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 Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.