Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Hydrangea
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Hortensie
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Hortênsia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Hortensja
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Aceraceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea
Care of Big leaf Maple and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.