Acer macrophyllum (Big leaf Maple)
Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple)
Family: Sapindaceae
Plant type: Deciduous Native Tree
Origin: BC
Zone: 6
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Mature size
Height: <30
Spread:>25
Habit: open
Form: oval horizontal round
Texture: very coarse
Exposure - sun to part shade
Landscape uses - native tree, very large, naturalized area
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Arrangement: simple opposite
Shape: deltoid, orbicular
Size: 20-30 cm across
Margin: Dentate
Characteristics: Massive maple leaves, palmate venation, soft flexible
Colour: dark lustrous green top, with dull bottom
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Flowers
Inflorescence type: raceme
Colour: showy yellow
Size: 10-15 cm cluster
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Fruit type: samara (4 cm long) pubescent
Colour: green to brown
Time: Sept, Oct
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Stem
Description: deeply fissured
Colour: grey
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Propagation -
Comments - bark retains plenty of water, moss is often found on bark, ferns found at base
- winter ID: very large buds, 3 at terminal
- flowers are edible, tastes like broccoli, good in quiche, mild flavor
Pests - fungal leaf spot, heart rot
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