Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
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, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
champak
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
चंपक
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
champaka
In French
Grande feuille Érable
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
champaca magnolia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Aceraceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Michelia Champaca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca
Care of Big leaf Maple and Michelia Champaca 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 Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter 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 Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.