Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Latex
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
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Ficus elastica
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
ficus
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
gumy roślin
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ficus Elastica 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 Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.