Our native maple makes a wonderful summer shade tree and gives fall color, especially in colder zones. It’s an important source of food and habitat for wildlife. Adapts to many soil types, but prefers to have good drainage and needs supplemental water.
| Plant Characteristics |
| Family Name |
Sapindaceae |
| Species Name |
Acer macrophyllum |
| Common Name |
Big-Leaf Maple |
| Plant Type |
Tree |
| Sun Exposure |
Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, |
| Water Requirement |
Moderate |
| Soil Type |
Loam, medium draining |
| Flower Color |
Yellow, Gold, Green |
| Flowering Months |
March, April, May, June |
| Evergreen/Deciduous |
Winter deciduous/dormant |
| Height by Width |
100ft. x 50ft. |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Endangered |
Not Ranked |
| Growth Habit |
Upright, |
| Cold Hardy to |
Less than 15 degrees F |
| Distribution |
Throughout the California Floristic Province, except Central Valley; to AK |
| Natural Habitat |
Streambanks, canyons; below 5,000′ |
| Specialty Features |
- Songbirds
- Erosion Control
- Local Plants
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