Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Methley Plum
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Prunus salicina
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Methley Plum
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Methley Plum
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Methley Plum
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 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 Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple
Care of Methley Plum and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Methley Plum 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.