Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Plum
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
बेर
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Pflaume
In French
Grande feuille Érable
prune
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
ciruela
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
ameixa
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Śliwka
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Plum
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Plum Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Plum are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Big leaf Maple and Plum
Care of Big leaf Maple and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.