Acer macrophyllum

$9.90 – $38.50

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Bigleaf maple

This deciduous tree grows 40-100’ making it a suitable choice for large gardens and parks. Space >40′ apart.

Squirrels & chipmunks relish seeds, and it provides valuable shelter for wildlife.

If properly watered, young trees will establish fast (>3 feet per year). Once established, they are fairly drought tolerant (growth slows to ~1 foot per year). On dry slopes, this tree will go dormant earlier in the year. Make pruning cuts to remove dead or crossing branches when the tree is dormant.

Flowers March – May.

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: High, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Container

4-Gal, 5-Gal-O, D-40-O, TB4-O, TP4-O, TP4O, 4-Gal-o, 5-Gal, D-16, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S-o, TB4, TP4, TP4S
Ecological Value

Squirrels & chipmunks relish the seeds. Seeds and flowers eaten by birds; Deciduous foliage provides good insect foraging for warblers, vireos, bushtits, and kinglets; Good for shelter and nesting
Historical Uses

The stems and bark were traditionally used for basket weaving and in some cases, the inner bark was used for ceremonial dress.
Distribution

Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
Elevation

Between 0 and 6000 feet
Communities
Habitat

Streambanks, canyons

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