Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Broomsedge grass
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
broomsedge Gras
In French
Grande feuille Érable
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Broomsedge flower color:
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge
Care of Big leaf Maple and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.