Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Mid Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
हल्दी
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Kurkuma
In French
Grande feuille Érable
curcuma
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Curcuma longa
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
curcuma
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
kurkuma
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Aceraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Turmeric
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Turmeric Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Turmeric are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Turmeric
Care of Big leaf Maple and Turmeric 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 Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.