Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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 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
Palmetto weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Energy
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Food for insects, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHOENIX canariensis
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Phoenix Canariensis
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Phoenix Canariensis
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
dattier des Canaries
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
palmera canaria
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Phoenix Canariensis
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Palmeira-das-canárias
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Phoenix Canariensis
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple
Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis 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.