Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
River side
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Eukalyptus
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Eucalyptus
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple
Care of Eucalyptus and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Eucalyptus 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.