Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Rowan Tree
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Rowan Tree
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Rowan Tree
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple
Care of Rowan Tree and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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 Rowan Tree 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.