Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Western United States
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cylindrical
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
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
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Fat Albert Spruce
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Big leaf Maple and Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.