Type
Deciduous
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Acer macrophyllum
Common English name: Bigleaf maple
Other names: Broadleaf maple, Oregon maple
French name: Érable à grandes feuilles
Habitat
Prefers coarse, moist soils and is typically found in riparian areas.
Other notes
Identified by very large, distinctly 5 lobed-leaves.
The generic maple species (Acer spp) is Canada’s official arboreal emblem.
Hardiness zone(s)
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
- Zone 0
- Zone 1
- Zone 2
- Zone 3
- Zone 4
- Zone 5
- Zone 6
- Zone 7
- Zone 8
- Zone 9
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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