Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Sap
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 preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Grande feuille Érable
érable rayé
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
arce rayado
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
plátano listrada
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
paski klonu
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
alba acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moosewood Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree
Care of Big leaf Maple and Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.