Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Terrestrial
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
strawflower
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Strohblume
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
strawflower
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
strawflower
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
strawflower
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
strawflower
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
strawflower
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
strawflower
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Strawflower and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Strawflower and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Strawflower and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Strawflower and Big leaf Maple
Care of Strawflower and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.