Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
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Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
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Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Cinquefoil
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
पंचकोण
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Fingerkraut
In French
Grande feuille Érable
potentille
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
cinquefoil
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Πεντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
cinquefoil
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
pięciornik
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
cinquefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinquefoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cinquefoil flower color:
- Cinquefoil leaf color:
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cinquefoil 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 Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.