Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
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
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Rotkohl
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Repollo rojo
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage
Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Cabbage 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 Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.