Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
-
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
blue flax lily
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
blue flax lily
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
blue flax lily
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
blue flax lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots