Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Australia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Seeds, Wood
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
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.