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bigleaf maple

bigleaf maple

Acer macrophyllum

treeβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 5b – Zone 9b

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A large deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest with enormous deeply lobed leaves that turn golden in fall. It thrives in cool, moist climates and provides excellent shade and visual interest.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
fast
Size
50–60β€² tall Γ— 50–80β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Sapindaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (California to British Columbia)

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with