Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
not available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Not Available
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
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Ribbon Grass
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
rohrglanzgras
In French
Grande feuille Érable
roseau
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass
Care of Big leaf Maple and Ribbon Grass 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.