Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
-
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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 Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
चीकू
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
chicle
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
sapodilla
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla
Care of Big leaf Maple and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.