Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Seeds
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
French Marigold
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Französisch Marigold
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Marigold français
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Marigold francés
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Marigold Francês
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
francuski Marigold
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
French Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and French Marigold
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and French Marigold Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and French Marigold are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and French Marigold
Care of Big leaf Maple and French Marigold 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 French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
