Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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
Average
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 in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
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
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
शतवेधी
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Zitronengräser
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Cymbopogon
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Palczatka
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.