Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, 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
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
IRIS
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Iris
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Iris
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Iris
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Iris
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Iris
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Íris
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Irys
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Iris
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Iris Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Iris are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Big leaf Maple and Iris
Care of Big leaf Maple and Iris 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 Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.