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Trees and shrubs
Bigleaf maple
Acer macrophyllum
Bigleaf maple is a deciduous tree that reaches about 60 feet at maturity, with a rapid growth rate. Height 30-100 feet, spread 30-50 feet or more, diameter 2 to 4 ft. In the wild it grows in higher altitude stream banks & moist canyons; below 5000 ft.
Water
Moderate
Light
Sun, Part shade, Shade
Hardiness
Zone 5
Mature height
60 ft
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Growing guide
- Growth habit
- Deciduous Tree
- Mature size
- Height 30-100 feet, spread 30-50 feet or more, diameter 2 to 4 ft.
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Water needs
- Moderate; low drought tolerance once established; medium tolerance of saturated soil
- Soil moisture
- Dry, Moist
- Light
- Sun, Part Shade, Shade
- Cold hardiness
- To -14°F (about USDA Zone 5)
- Bloom
- Yellow, Green, Brown · Apr, May
- Grows in
- Higher altitude stream banks & moist canyons; below 5000 ft.
- Native range
- Cismontane CA, n. to B.C.
Wildlife and uses
Important forage for deer, squirrels and other wildlife.
This plant needs a spacious setting. Underplanting is often difficult. The high productivity of seeds can make this an invasive species.
Good for: Restoration, Riparian, Wildlife, Landscape
Sources
Hardiness zone is estimated from the USDA minimum temperature. Uses are suggested from USDA plant traits.
