Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Ragged Robin
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.