Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Freesia
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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
Bulbs, Flowers
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
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Freesia
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Freesia
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Freesie
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Freesia
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
fresia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
freesia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
freesia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
frezja
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Freesia
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Freesia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Freesia Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Freesia are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Freesia
Care of Big leaf Maple and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.