Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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 over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Pollen
Food Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CICHORIUM intybus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Radicchio
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Radicchio
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Radicchio
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
achicoria
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ραντίτσιο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
radicchio
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
radicchio
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Radicchio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Radicchio
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Radicchio is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Radicchio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Radicchio season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Radicchio is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Radicchio Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Radicchio physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Radicchio are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
- Radicchio leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Radicchio
Care of Big leaf Maple and Radicchio 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 Radicchio 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 Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.