Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
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Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
weekly regular
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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, 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
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Methley Plum
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Prunus salicina
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Methley Plum
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum
Care of Big leaf Maple and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.