Acer macrophyllum - Big-Leaf Maple (Plant) garden design As lawns go dry across

As lawns go dry across Southern California

Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Clumping

historically nearby mesas

A handsome shrub with showy vivid pink flowers in summer

3 (threatened) Growth Habit Rounded

Acer macrophyllum - Big-Leaf Maple (Plant) garden design As lawns go dry acrossOur 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