Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
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 Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Spaghettikürbis
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Big leaf Maple and Spaghetti Squash 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 Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.