Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
common pear
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Wood
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
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Seckel Pear
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Kultur-Birne
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear
Care of Big leaf Maple and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.