Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
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
Well drained
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 every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
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 a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Wooly Thyme
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Wooly Thymian
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme
Care of Big leaf Maple and Wooly Thyme 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 Wooly Thyme 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 Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.