Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Plum
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
बेर
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Pflaume
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
prune
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
ciruela
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
ameixa
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Śliwka
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Plum
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Plum and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Plum and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Plum and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Care of Plum and Big leaf Maple
Care of Plum and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.