Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Wet lands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple
Care of Poison Sumac and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.