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Big-Leaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Big-Leaf Maple

Give it full sun to part shade and medium to moist soil for strongest growth. Tops out around 15 m–30 m.

Growing Big-Leaf Maple

Bloom: April–May
Flowers: Yellow & green
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Medium, Moist
Mature size: 15 m–30 m

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