Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown, 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Inner Bark, 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
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Big leaf Maple and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.