Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa, Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Broad, Unlobed
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
Clay, Loam, 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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
बैंगन
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Aubergine
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Aubergine
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Berenjena
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Berinjela
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Bakłażan
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Eggplant
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Eggplant Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Eggplant are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Eggplant
Care of Big leaf Maple and Eggplant 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.