Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark
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
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Big leaf Maple and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.