Big Leaf MapleAcer macrophyllumHeight: 30' average mature height Zones: 6-8 Find my zone Habit: single stem or trunk Foliage: deciduous Native To: CA, OR, WA
Size Availability
quart - $10.00 each
Bulk Pricing: $8.50 each for 5 or more - 15% off Bulk Pricing: $6.50 each for 100 or more - 35% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
2 to 3 feet tall - whip - $19.97 each
Bulk Pricing: $15.00 each for 5 or more - 25% off Bulk Pricing: $10.00 each for 10 or more - 50% off Bulk Pricing: $8.00 each for 100 or more - 60% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
3 to 4 feet tall - whip - $29.97 each
Bulk Pricing: $20.00 each for 5 or more - 33% off Bulk Pricing: $12.00 each for 100 or more - 60% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
Production notes: in production most years but is unavailable in some due to limited seed/division material or finicky propagation
The Western Big Leaf Maple, or
Acer macrophyllum
, has quite possibly the largest leaves of any large broadleaf hardwood besides the Bigleaf Magnolia. When grown in full sun the leaves can reach a foot or more in length but it is in the shade when trees really reach their full beauty. At our nursery we have a tree in a shaded spot planted underneath some massive Douglas-fir trees and the leaves often reach a little over two feet in diameter! Fall color is bright yellow and makes an excellent show when the wind blows and the massive leaves come slowly floating to the ground, twirling the entire time.
Big Leaf Maple is native to the Pacific Northwest and is a cold hardy plant often found growing beneath larger conifers in dense shade. It also grows equally well on rocky mountain faces with extreme heat and drought and is a very drought tolerant tree. We have a tree which gets no regular irrigation (it is planted far above our sprinkler systems on a large hill) and it does quite nicely with little to no rain between May and November. Just water to establish.
The large leaves of a Big Leaf Maple.
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The large leaves of a Big Leaf Maple.
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The colorful flowers of the Bigleaf Maple
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A moss-covered tree in a rainy Oregon environment.
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The bright yellow fall color on Bigleaf Maple.
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Packing Plants For ShippingWe pack our plants depending on the needs of each species and size, most plants ship best with the roots packed in moist sawdust or bark fines but some species don't like root disturbance and are shipped in a soil-less growing media. Excess soil is washed from the roots in preparation for shipping (18-24" White Pines)  Plants are bundled together to fit in boxes  Bundles of plants are secured in long boxes. Plant Sizes 3 gallon Dawn Redwood  Standard quart shrub  Standard 14-18" multi-stem tree size  Standard deep plug pine tree Bamboo Plants Are Shipped In Their ContainersBamboo roots are not flexible and so plants have to be shipped in their containers. These plants are heavier and are shipped separately from bare root plants. Because they are potted they can handle longer transit times so can ship via UPS Ground instead of USPS Air Mail. Potted plants can also be shipped year-round.We regularly top our 1 gallon bamboo plants at 24-30 inches tall throughout the growing season. This results in dense, bushy foliage while allowing for economical shipping. From this size most running species will grow to 5-6 feet tall in the first spring and clumping species will usually grow to 4-5 feet tall.  1 gallon bamboo plants strapped in and ready to be sealed. Unpacking Bare Root PlantsYou will be sent tracking details as soon as your plants are shipped. Unpack your plants as quickly as possible after they are delivered. We use two types of boxes, side-sealing and top-sealing. For boxes that are taped along the whole length you can cut the tape on either side and remove the plant bundles by cutting the tape holding the bundle to the bottom. For boxes that are sealed on the top and bottom, it is easiet to open the bottom of the box (the shipping label is at the top) and pull the bundle of plants out straight out. Check that the box is empty as there can be a second bundle of plants stuck towards the top. A bundle of trees. What if I am not able to plant right away?You can usually leave the plants in their shipping container unopened for 1-2 days if there were no shipping delays and you have received your plants from late November through February. Plants shipped when it is warmer can't stay in their packages for as long.For longer term storage of plants you can pot them up or plant them in rows close together temporarily and then pull them out later in the spring to be planted again. This keeps the roots moist while allowing for air flow to the tops. The roots should have good contact with the soil to ensure they have access to adequate moisture. |
Size Availability
quart - $10.00 each
Bulk Pricing: $8.50 each for 5 or more - 15% off Bulk Pricing: $6.50 each for 100 or more - 35% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
2 to 3 feet tall - whip - $19.97 each
Bulk Pricing: $15.00 each for 5 or more - 25% off Bulk Pricing: $10.00 each for 10 or more - 50% off Bulk Pricing: $8.00 each for 100 or more - 60% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
3 to 4 feet tall - whip - $29.97 each
Bulk Pricing: $20.00 each for 5 or more - 33% off Bulk Pricing: $12.00 each for 100 or more - 60% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
Production notes: in production most years but is unavailable in some due to limited seed/division material or finicky propagation
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