Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
515179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 267 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514511



Common Names

  • Bigleaf Maple
  • Macrophyllum Maple
  • Macrophyllum Acer


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Synonyms

  • Acer auritum Greene [unknown]
  • Acer dactylophyllum Greene [unknown]
  • Acer flabellatum Greene [unknown]
  • Acer hemionitis Greene [unknown]
  • Acer leptodactylon Greene [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum angustialatum Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum brevialatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum imbricatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum kimballii Sudw. ex E.Harrar [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum kimballiae (Sudw. ex E.Harrar) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum kimballiae (Sudw. ex E.Harrar) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum rubrifolium A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum rubrum A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer murrayanum Dippel [unknown]
  • Acer palmatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Acer platypterum Greene [unknown]
  • Acer politum Greene [unknown]
  • Acer stellatum Greene [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum imbricatum (Kuntze) Schwer. [unknown]
  • Acer macrophyllum tricolor Schwer. [unknown]

Description

Acer macrophyllum (also called Big-leaved Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown. It is native to China and is found in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acer macrophyllum is a deciduous tree that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and bark. It can also be used to provide shade and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer macrophyllum has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and winged. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer macrophyllum is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or by layering in spring.

Where to Find Acer macrophyllum

Acer macrophyllum is native to western North America and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Acer macrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer macrophyllum?

Acer macrophyllum

What is the common name of Acer macrophyllum?

Bigleaf Maple

What type of climate does Acer macrophyllum prefer?

Acer macrophyllum prefers a temperate climate

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References