Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
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Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
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 Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Angelonia
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Angelonia
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Angelonia
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Angelonia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Angelonia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Angelonia
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots