Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Pear
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
नाशपाती
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Birne
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Poire
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Pera
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Αχλάδι
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Pera
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Gruszka
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Orbis
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Pear and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Pear and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Pear and Big leaf Maple
Care of Pear and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.