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Bigleaf Maple

Acer Macrophyllum

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Overview

Acer macrophyllum, commonly known as Bigleaf Maple, is a deciduous tree notable for its expansive, lobed leaves, spanning up to 12 inches across. It thrives in the moist, well-drained soils of its native Pacific Northwest. With a mature height of 40-100 feet and a canopy width of up to 50 feet, it provides dense shade. In spring, yellow-green flowers adorn the tree, later maturing into winged samaras. Ideal for spacious landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — the Bigleaf Maple is lauded for its capacity to sustain a variety of wildlife; this arboreal giant serves as a, image 74

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
40–75 Ft.
Mature width
40–75 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — spanning up to 12 inches across
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — With a mature height of 40-100 feet and a canopy width of up to 50 feet, it provides dense shade; in spring, image 57
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — Its bark is textured and grey, adding visual interest, especially in the winter months; uniquely the largest, image 69
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — Hardiness is within USDA zones 5 through 9; ideal for spacious landscapes, image 72
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — In spring, yellow-green flowers adorn the tree, later maturing into winged samaras
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — demanding ample space to flourish.<br><br>Springtime unveils clusters of chartreuse flowers
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — This species is characterized by its expansive; the Bigleaf Maple is lauded for its capacity to sustain a, image 63
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — yellow flowers in the garden
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — is a deciduous tree notable for its expansive
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — is a deciduous tree notable for its expansive; this species is characterized by its expansive
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — it rises to a commanding height of 50 to 100 feet with a canopy spread almost equally wide
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — the Bigleaf Maple is lauded for its capacity to sustain a variety of wildlife
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — demanding ample space to flourish.<br><br>Springtime unveils clusters of chartreuse flowers; yellow flowers in, image 67
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — The Bigleaf Maple's tendency to grow in a multi-stemmed form can be visually striking; well-drained soils accompanied by
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — commonly known as Bigleaf Maple; it thrives in the moist, well-drained soils of its native Pacific Northwest, image 79
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — a magnificent deciduous tree native to the western coast of North America; the Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum)
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — This arboreal giant serves as a canopy tree in natural settings or as a specimen tree in spacious landscapes; it rises to a
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — demanding ample space to flourish.<br><br>Springtime unveils clusters of chartreuse flowers; yellow flowers in the garden
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — In spring, yellow-green flowers adorn the tree, later maturing into winged samaras; reaching an impressive span, image 58
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — Its bark is textured and grey, adding visual interest, especially in the winter months
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — yellow flowers in the garden; a magnificent deciduous tree native to the western coast of North America
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — it rises to a commanding height of 50 to 100 feet with a canopy spread almost equally wide; its bark is textured and grey
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — tree with yellow blooms; which later give way to the winged fruit samaras that nature enthusiasts and wildlife cherish
Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — is esteemed for its grandeur and ecological contribution
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