Acer macrophyllum, Big Leaf Maple

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Acer macrophyllum, Big Leaf Maple

A California Native tree that can reach over a 100 feet tall that can grow pretty quickly.  It is deciduous in the winter.  This tree can be found on the pacific coast or sometimes in the foothills of the Sierras.  This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.

Plant with: Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa), White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia), Cottonwood (Populus species), Bay Laurel (Umbellularia californicaDouglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), and Red Fir (Abies magnifica)

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Family Name Sapindaceae
Species Name Acer macrophyllum
Common Name Big Leaf Maple
Native to Western N. America, Alaska-Southern California
Plant Type Tree
Height x Width 30′-80′ x 65′
Growth Habit Upright, Rounded
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Part Shade-Full Sun
Water Requirement Moderate-High- drought tolerant once established
Soil Type Slow, Medium, Fast
Flower Color Yellow, Pink
Flowering Months Winter, Spring
Evergreen/Deciduous Winter Deciduous
Fragrant Inconspicuous, fragrant
Cold Hardy to 5 degrees
Attracts pollinators Bees, birds
Container Plant Yes
Erosion Control Yes
Bank Stabilization Yes
Fire Resistant No
Deer resistant Yes
Local plant Yes