Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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 ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Irish Moss
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
आयरिश काई
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Irish Moss
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss
Care of Big leaf Maple and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.