Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
America, Europe
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
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
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, 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
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Verbena
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
verbena
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Eisenkraut
In French
Grande feuille Érable
verveine
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Verbena
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
verbena
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
werbena
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Verbena
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Verbena Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Verbena are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Verbena
Care of Big leaf Maple and Verbena 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 Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.