Acer macrophyllum (N) 大葉槭
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Common Name —— Bigleaf Maple
Family —————— Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 2 – 9
Form ——————— Upright oval-rounded Tree
Height/Spread ——– 10 – 15 m/ 10 – 15 m
Water ——————– Moist preferred
Soil ———————– Well-drained, moist, sandy, loamy clay
Sunlight —————- Shade adapted
Leaves —————— Opposite; large 3 to 5 teeth plamately lobed leafs with hair; deciduous
Fall Colour ———— Yellow
Flower —————— Spring; greenish yellow spring flowers
Fruit ——————— Two-winged tawny samara
Bark ——————— Reddish brown
Limitation ————- Too big for small garden or as street tree
Strength —————- Resistant to oak root fungus; shade adapted
Use ———————– Larger yard or parks; typically only planted if native species is prefered
