Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Wood
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
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Quercus
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Quercus
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Quercus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Quercus
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Quercus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Quercus
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Quercus
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Water Oak
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Water Oak Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Water Oak are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Big leaf Maple and Water Oak
Care of Big leaf Maple and Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.