Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Blue
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Shoots, Stem
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Big leaf Maple and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.