Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
lucky clover is a type of clover
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Bees
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Lucky Clover
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Glücksklee
In French
Grande feuille Érable
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lucky Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.