Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
White Star creeper
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper
Care of Big leaf Maple and White Star Creeper 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.