Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
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
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Ironbark
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Ironbark
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Ironbark
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Ironbark
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Ironbark
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Ironbark
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Ironbark
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Ironbark
Big Maple folia ligni
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ironbark and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Ironbark and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ironbark and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Ironbark and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark 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 Ironbark and Big leaf Maple
Care of Ironbark and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves 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 Ironbark 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.