Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Kakaopflanze
In French
Grande feuille Érable
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
planta del cacao
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
planta do cacau
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cocoa Plant 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 Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.