Acer macrophyllum

Big Leaf Maple has the largest leaves of any maple, typically 15–30 cm (5.9–11.8 in) across, with five deeply incised palmate lobes, with the largest running to 61 centimetres (24 in). In the fall, the leaves turn to gold and yellow, often to spectacular effect against the backdrop of evergreen conifers.
The flowers Big Leaf Maple produces in spring in pendulous racemes 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long, greenish-yellow with inconspicuous petals. The fruit is a paired winged samara, each seed 1–1.5 centimetres (⁄8–⁄8 in) in diameter with a 4–5-centimetre (1 ⁄8–2-inch) wing.
In the more humid parts of its range, such as in the Olympic National Park, Big Leaf Maple's bark is covered with epiphytic moss and fern species.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

Acer Macrophyllum

Acer macrophyllum

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