Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
-
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
सेब
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Gala Apfel
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Gala
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Gala
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Gala
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Gala
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Gala
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple
Care of Big leaf Maple and Gala Apple 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 Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.