Acer macrophyllum - Big-Leaf Maple (Plant) Size:Tree Band Roots can be invasive

Roots can be invasive

Leaves are fragrant

Baja CA (Guadalupe Island) Natural Habitat Slopes

Does best in full sun on the coast

Acer macrophyllum - Big-Leaf Maple (Plant) Size:Tree Band Roots can be invasiveOur 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