Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow 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
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
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
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
नेटाल बेर
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Natal Plum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
natal Plum
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Natal Plum
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Natal Plum
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Natal Plum
Care of Big leaf Maple and Natal 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 Natal 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.