Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
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
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Nutmeg
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
जायफल
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Muskatnuss
In French
Grande feuille Érable
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
nuez moscada
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
noz-moscada
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg
Care of Big leaf Maple and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.