Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Sap, Wood
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
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
European Beech
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Rotbuche
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Europae fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and European Beech
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and European Beech Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and European Beech are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and European Beech
Care of Big leaf Maple and European Beech 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 European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.