Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Lobelia
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Lobelia
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Lobelie
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Lobelia
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Lobelia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Lobélia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Lobelia
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Lobelia
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Lobelia Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Lobelia are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lobelia
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.