Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-4
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, 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
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Tamarack
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
टैमेरैक
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
tamarack
In French
Grande feuille Érable
tamarack
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
tamarack
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Tamarack
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Tamarack
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Tamarack
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Tamarack Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Tamarack are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Tamarack
Care of Big leaf Maple and Tamarack 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 Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.