Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1, 2, 3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Tree trunks
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
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Northern Pin Oak
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Pin Oak
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Pin-Eichen
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Pin Oak
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
pin Oak
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Pin Oak
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
pin Oak
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Quercus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.