Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Stem
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
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Aceraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Big leaf Maple and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.