Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Firewheel
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Firewheel
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Feuerrad
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Firewheel
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Firewheel
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Firewheel
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Firewheel
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Firewheel
Big Maple folia ligni
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firewheel and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Firewheel and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Firewheel and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Firewheel and Big leaf Maple
Care of Firewheel and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Firewheel 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.