Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
India, Nepal, China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Betula utilis
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, 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
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Grande feuille Érable
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch
Care of Big leaf Maple and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.