Acer macrophyllum - Big-Leaf Maple (Plant) garden design It is copiously illustrated with

It is copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings

Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Clumping

As lawns go dry across Southern California

historically nearby mesas

It makes an excellent screen or hedge

Acer macrophyllum - Big-Leaf Maple (Plant) garden design It is copiously illustrated withOur native maple makes a wonderful summer shade tree and gives fall color, especially in colder zones. It's an important source of food and habitat for wildlife. Adapts to many soil types, but prefers to have good drainage and needs supplemental water. Plant Characteristics Family Name Sapindaceae Species Name Acer macrophyllum Common Name Big Leaf Maple Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Moderate