Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, 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 As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Pear
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
नाशपाती
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Birne
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Poire
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Pera
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Pera
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Gruszka
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Pear
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Pear Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Pear are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pear
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.