Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
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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
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Kiwano Melon
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Hornmelone
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
pepino africano
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon
Care of Big leaf Maple and Kiwano Melon 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 Kiwano Melon 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 Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.