Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Needle Grass
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
aiguille Herbe
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
igła do trawy
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
acus Grass
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: 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 Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple
Care of Needle Grass and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.