Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southwestern United States
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Deer Grass
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
हिरण घास
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Deer Grass
In French
Grande feuille Érable
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
cervos grama
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Deer Grass flower color:
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass
Care of Big leaf Maple and Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.