Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong to lance-shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Mexican Heather
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Mexican Heather
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Heather mexicana
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather
Care of Big leaf Maple and Mexican Heather 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 Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.