Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southwestern United States
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
silver dollar
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
planta de la plata
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
silver dollar
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar
Care of Big leaf Maple and Silver Dollar 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 Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.