Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
जामुन
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Zwetschgen
In French
Grande feuille Érable
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
damson ameixa
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
mirabelki
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Damson
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Damson Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Damson are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Big leaf Maple and Damson
Care of Big leaf Maple and Damson 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 Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.