Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
-
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, 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
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Sweet Box
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Big leaf Maple and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.