Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
South America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Big leaf Maple and Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.