Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor 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
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
White Star creeper
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple
Care of White Star Creeper and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.