Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
लीची
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Lychee
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Lychee
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Lychee
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
λίτσι
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
lichia
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Lychee
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Lychee
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 Lychee and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Lychee and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Lychee and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Lychee and Big leaf Maple
Care of Lychee and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.