Bigleaf maple

Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum)

Bigleaf maple, also known as Bigleaf Maple

Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) is renowned for its notably large leaves. The wood from this tree is commonly utilized in making furniture, guitars, and gun stocks. While Bigleaf maple syrup exists, it doesn't enjoy the same popularity as sugar maple syrup, though it can be produced with similar ease.

Key Facts About Bigleaf maple

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Attributes of Bigleaf maple

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 48 m
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Orange
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green

Scientific Classification of Bigleaf maple

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Soapberry
Genus
Maples
Species
Bigleaf maple