Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Orange, Pink
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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Wintercreeper
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Weißbunte
In French
Grande feuille Érable
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Wintercreeper
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
wintercreeper
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
wintercreeper
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Celastrales
Family
Aceraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper
Care of Big leaf Maple and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.