Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Tabebuia
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Tabebuia
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Tabebuia
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Tabebuia
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Tabebuia
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Tabebuia
Big Maple folia ligni
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple
Care of Tabebuia and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.