Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Food Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, 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 Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Spinach
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
पालक
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Spinat
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Épinards
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Espinacas
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Espinafre
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Szpinak
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Spinach
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Spinach Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Spinach are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Spinach
Care of Big leaf Maple and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.