Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy 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
Elliptic
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
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 for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Rock rose
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Zistrose
In French
Grande feuille Érable
ciste
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
jara
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
esteva
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
skała róży
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
CISTHOS
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Rock rose
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Rock rose Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Rock rose are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Rock rose
Care of Big leaf Maple and Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.