Acer macrophyllum, Big Leaf Maple
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Acer macrophyllum, Big Leaf Maple
Size: 5 Gallon
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Acer macrophyllum, Big Leaf Maple
A California Native tree that can reach over a 100 feet tall that can grow pretty quickly. It is deciduous in the winter. This tree can be found on the pacific coast or sometimes in the foothills of the Sierras. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
Plant with: Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa), White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia), Cottonwood (Populus species), Bay Laurel (Umbellularia californica) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), and Red Fir (Abies magnifica)
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| Family Name | Sapindaceae |
| Species Name | Acer macrophyllum |
| Common Name | Big Leaf Maple |
| Native to | Western N. America, Alaska-Southern California |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Height x Width | 30'-80' x 65' |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Part Shade-Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Moderate-High- drought tolerant once established |
| Soil Type | Slow, Medium, Fast |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Pink |
| Flowering Months | Winter, Spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Winter Deciduous |
| Fragrant | Inconspicuous, fragrant |
| Cold Hardy to | 5 degrees |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, birds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |