Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bulbs
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Palm Sedge
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Palm Sedge
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Palm Sedge
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Aceraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge
Care of Big leaf Maple and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.