Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Primula elatior
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Oxlip
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
δακράκι
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Oxlip
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Oxlip
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Onagraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Oxlip and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Oxlip and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Oxlip and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Big leaf Maple
Care of Oxlip and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Oxlip 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.