Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Rock rose
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Zistrose
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
ciste
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
jara
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Rock Rose
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
esteva
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
skała róży
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
CISTHOS
Big Maple folia ligni
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Cistaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rock rose and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Rock rose and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Rock rose and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Rock rose and Big leaf Maple
Care of Rock rose and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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.