Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Sakaki
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Sakaki
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Sperrstrauch
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Sakaki
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Sakaki
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Sakaki
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Sakaki
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Sakaki
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sakaki and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Sakaki and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Sakaki and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sakaki and Big leaf Maple
Care of Sakaki and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches 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 Sakaki 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.