Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
-
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Silver bells
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Silver bells
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Silver bells
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Silver bells
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Silver bells
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Silver bells
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Aceraceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells
Care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.