Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
लीची
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Lychee
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Lychee
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Lychee
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
lichia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Lychee
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Lychee
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Lychee Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Lychee are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lychee
Care of Big leaf Maple and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.