Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) | Native Pacific Coast Maple

Bigleaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

A majestic Pacific Coast native maple with enormous, palmate leaves and brilliant golden-yellow fall color, perfect for large landscapes and native gardens.

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Description

Acer macrophyllum, commonly known as the Bigleaf Maple, is a majestic, fast-growing deciduous tree native to the Pacific Coast from California to British Columbia. It is named for its exceptionally large, palmate leaves—the largest of any maple—which can reach up to 12 inches across and turn a beautiful golden-yellow in autumn. In spring, it produces pendulous clusters of small, fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, followed by distinctive, winged seeds (samaras). This broad-canopy tree is a cornerstone of native woodland gardens and thrives in deep, moist soils with ample room for its expansive root system.

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Mature height: 30-75 ft.
Mature spread: 30-50 ft.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.

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Foliage & Flowers: Exceptionally large, palmate, dark green leaves (up to 12 inches across) turning yellow to gold in fall; pendulous clusters of small, fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers in spring; followed by winged samaras.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-8; Sunset 2-9, 14-23.
Core Benefits: Majestic native tree, enormous leaves, golden fall color, pollinator-friendly spring flowers, fast-growing, excellent shade tree.
Best Uses: Native woodland gardens, large landscapes, shade tree, parks, restoration projects, habitat gardens.

Faqs

Q: How large does Bigleaf Maple get?
A: It is a large, broad-canopy tree, typically reaching 30-75 feet in height and 30-50 feet in spread at maturity. It needs plenty of space for its expansive root system.

Q: What makes its leaves unique?
A: It has the largest leaves of any maple species, with palmate leaves that can reach up to 12 inches across. They turn a beautiful golden-yellow in autumn.

Q: Does it attract pollinators?
A: Yes, the fragrant, greenish-yellow flower clusters that appear in spring are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Q: What are its growing requirements?
A: It prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils and thrives with seasonal moisture. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and needs ample room for its roots.

Q: Is it a good shade tree?
A: Yes, its broad canopy and fast growth make it an excellent shade tree for large landscapes, parks, and native woodland gardens.

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