Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
-
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Dogs
Allergy
Pollen
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
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
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
चक्र फूल
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Sternanis
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Anís estrellado
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Star Anise
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Anyż
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Illiciales
Family
Aceraceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Star Anise
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Star Anise Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Star Anise are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Big leaf Maple and Star Anise
Care of Big leaf Maple and Star Anise 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 Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.