Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
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, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Clay, 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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Mealybugs
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Mexican Bambus
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
bambú mexicana
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.