Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Wild Plum
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
जंगली बेर
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
wild Plum
In French
Grande feuille Érable
wild Plum
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Wild Plum
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum
Care of Big leaf Maple and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.