Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
California
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Awl-Shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires large amount of water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Wood
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 for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Giant Sequoia
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Giant Sequoia
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Secoya gigante
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Acer
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia
Care of Big leaf Maple and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.