Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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
Medium
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Common Mallow
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
malva neglecta
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
malva neglecta
In French
Grande feuille Érable
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Malva neglecta
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
malva neglecta
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow
Care of Big leaf Maple and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.