Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Lavender
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Spearmint
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Grüne Minze
In French
Grande feuille Érable
menthe verte
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
menta verde
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
hortelã
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
mięta
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Spearmint
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Spearmint Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Spearmint are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Spearmint
Care of Big leaf Maple and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.