Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
-
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
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
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
QUICKSTICK
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Grande feuille Érable
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
QuickStick
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Quickstick
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Quickstick Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Quickstick are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Quickstick
Care of Big leaf Maple and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.