Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Thai Basil
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Hortensie
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Hortênsia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Hortensja
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Hibiscus
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil
Care of Big leaf Maple and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.