Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
La milenrama
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
milefólio
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
krwawnika
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Aceraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Yarrow
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Yarrow Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Yarrow are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Yarrow
Care of Big leaf Maple and Yarrow 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 Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers 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 Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.