Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Sakaki
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Sakaki
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Sperrstrauch
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Sakaki
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Sakaki
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Sakaki
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Sakaki
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Sakaki
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Sakaki Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Sakaki are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Big leaf Maple and Sakaki
Care of Big leaf Maple and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.