Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Elefant von Apple
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Sapindales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple
Care of Elephant Apple and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.