Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
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 for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Nectarine
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
nectarine
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Nektarine
In French
Grande feuille Érable
nectarine
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
nectarina
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
nectarina
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
nektarowy
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Nectarine
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Nectarine Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Nectarine are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Nectarine
Care of Big leaf Maple and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.