Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
-
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
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
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
persian violet
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
persian violet
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
persian violet
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Persian Violet
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Gentianaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple
Care of Persian Violet and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate 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 Persian Violet 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.