Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
tropical environments, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Not Available
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
DRACAENA fragrans 'Janet Craig'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Corn Plant, Janet Craig Dracaena
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Janet Craig Dracaena
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Janet Craig Dracaena
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Janet Craig Dracaena
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Janet Craig Dracena
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Johann Peter Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Janet Craig Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Janet Craig Dracaena is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Janet Craig Dracaena height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Janet Craig Dracaena flower color: White
- Janet Craig Dracaena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena
Care of Big leaf Maple and Janet Craig Dracaena 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 Janet Craig Dracaena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Janet Craig Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.