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Big leaf Maple

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About Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Black Maple, Mountain Maple, Norway Maple
Cercis

Number of Varieties

125
0 40000
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Habitat

Riverbanks, Stream side
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-4
9-6

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

3,048.00 cm760.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

120.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Yellow green
Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold
Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds

Allergy

Pollen
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Tonic, tuberculosis
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Buds, Flowers, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER macrophyllum
CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Eastern Redbud

In German

Big Blatt Ahornbaum
OstRedbud

In French

Grande feuille Érable
Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Eastern Redbud

In Greek

δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Redbud oriental

In Polish

Duży liść klonowy
Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Big Maple folia ligni
Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Fabales

Family

Aceraceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Acer
Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Cercideae

Subfamily

-
Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

2110
1 27800
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Properties of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud. Big leaf Maple doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Big leaf Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Big leaf Maple has allergic reactions like Pollen and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

  • Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green

  • Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green

  • Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink

  • Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud

Care of Big leaf Maple and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.