Big Leaf Maple vs Big Tooth Maple - TreeTime.ca

Big Leaf Maple vs Big Tooth Maple

Acer grandidentatum

Acer macrophyllum

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

CUSTOM GROW

Big Tooth Maple
Big Leaf Maple

Big Tooth Maple is a versatile, cold hardy maple variety that is ideal for small landscapes. It has high ornamental appeal due to its striking red-gold autumn foliage and multi-stemmed form.

Big Tooth Maple is highly deer resistant and drought tolerant as well. Keep in mind the size and form of this tree can vary due to climate, moisture, and growing conditions. In drier spots, you'll notice Big Tooth Maple is more shrub like. In moist, full sun conditions, this tree can grow to be up to 50 ft tall. Plan your site accordingly.

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

Big Tooth Maple Quick Facts

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4b
Zone: 5a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Foliage: very large in classic maple shape
Fall colour: bright red and gold
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: BC
Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple