Big Leaf Maple | Acer macrophyllum
Big leaf maple flowers. Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
Big leaf maple leaf
Big leaf maple tree
Description
Large branching deciduous tree that grows over 100 feet tall. Its bark is grey-brown and often covered in mosses, lichens, and ferns. The leaves are lobed, 6″-12″ wide. The flowers are bell-shaped and hang down in a clustered raceme from branches in early spring into summer.
Plant Details
| Habitats | Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests |
|---|---|
| Habitat Notes | Bottomland Forest; Riparian Forest |
| Phenology | Flowering March-June |
| Mature Height | Up to 100 ft |
| Shade Preference | Sun, part shade |
| Soil Tolerance | Moist, well drained soil |
| Special Uses | Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Deer resistant (protect when young) |
