Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
-
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Longan
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Longan
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Longan
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
longane
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Longan
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Longan
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Longan
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Longan
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Longan
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Longan and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Longan and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Longan and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Longan and Big leaf Maple
Care of Longan and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages 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 Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.