Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Palm
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Palme
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Paume
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Palma
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Παλάμη
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Palma
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Palma
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Vero
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of King Palm and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of King Palm and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about King Palm and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for King Palm is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
King Palm and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
King Palm and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of King Palm and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of King Palm and Big leaf Maple
Care of King Palm and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds 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 King Palm 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.