Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Not Applicable
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Madagascar palm
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Pachypodium
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm
Care of Big leaf Maple and Madagascar palm 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 Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.