Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Beans
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
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
बीजपत्र
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Cotyledon
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Cotyledon
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Cotyledon
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Liścień
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.