Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Cordia subcordata
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kou and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Kou and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Kou and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Kou and Big leaf Maple
Care of Kou and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves 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 Kou 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.