Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Red Currant
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Red Currant
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Groseille
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Grosella
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Groselha
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Currant
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Red Currant Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Red Currant are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Currant
Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Currant 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 Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.