Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
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
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
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 shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
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
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
pachysandra
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Ysander
In French
Grande feuille Érable
pachysandra
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Pachysandra
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Pachysandra
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Runianka
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Aceraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.