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Acer macrophyllum

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Names

Common Names
Bigleaf Maple, Oregon Maple

Growth

Height
40-75 feet
Spread
40-75 feet
Growth Rate
Growth rate ranges from about 1 to more than 3 feet per year.

Appearance

Bloom Color
greenish-yellow
Foliage Color
Green, dark green on the upper side with a pale underside; turns yellow to yellow-orange in fall.
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow to golden to reddish

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 6-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun (6–8 hours daily), tolerates partial sun (4–6 hours daily), can endure partial shade with reduced growth and leaf density, not ideal in full shade.
Soil Type
Fertile, loamy, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a pH around 6–7 (slightly acidic to neutral), moist but not waterlogged, tolerating textures from sandy loam to clay loam.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil that stays moist, is slightly acidic, and has good aeration; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil pH
5.5-7.5, Slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Layering

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds; hummingbirds are not mentioned

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024