Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Pollen
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
-
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Guzmania
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Guzmania Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Guzmania are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Guzmania
Care of Big leaf Maple and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.