Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late 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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Broccoli
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
ब्रोकली
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Brokkoli
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Brocoli
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Brócoli
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
brócolis
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
brokuły
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Broccoli
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Broccoli Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Broccoli are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Broccoli
Care of Big leaf Maple and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.