Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Root, 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
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Chayote
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Chayote
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Chayote
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Chayote
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Chayote
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
chuchu
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Chayote
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Chayote
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Chayote Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Chayote are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Chayote
Care of Big leaf Maple and Chayote 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 Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.