Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
-
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, 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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Ants
Allergy
Pollen
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, 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
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
खरबूजा
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Zuckermelone
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Melon
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crenshaw Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Big leaf Maple and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.