Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Wood
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
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
सेब
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Liberty Apple
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
manzana libertad
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
maçã liberdade
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Liberty Apple
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liberty Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple
Care of Big leaf Maple and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.