Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Fern
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
All year
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root, Stem
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 as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Alaska fern
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Soft Shield Fern
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Grannen-Schildfarn
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Soft Shield Fern
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Soft Shield Fern
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Soft Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Soft Shield Fern
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Soft Shield Fern
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Soft Shield Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Sapindales
Polypodiales
Family
Aceraceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Soft Shield Fern flower color:
- Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern
Care of Big leaf Maple and Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.