Botanical name: Acer macrophyllum
Type: Large tree
Bloom colour: yellow
Bloom time: March - April
Sun requirement: Full sun - part sun
Height: up to 35m
Spread: up to 28m (canopy)
Soil moisture: Dry to moist
Ideal habitat: This tree grows best in in deep, moist (but not wet), soil conditions. In nature you'll often find them along rivers and streams. Bigleaf maple is not as tolerant of poor drainage or flooding as other stream side species.
Features: Fast growing tree that provides food and shelter for a wide range of wildlife. Adds some spectacular colour to the landscape in the fall.
Garden with native plants in the Fraser Valley today!