Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Seeds, Stem, Straw
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
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
गेहूं
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Brotweizen
In French
Grande feuille Érable
pain de blé
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
El pan de trigo
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
pão de trigo
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat
Care of Big leaf Maple and Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.