Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
सजावटी काले
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Ornamental Kale
In French
Grande feuille Érable
ornement Kale
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Ornamental Kale
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
ornamental Kale
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
ozdobny
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
decentius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
- Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.