Meet the (Northwest) Maples! - WyEast Blog
Jun 1, 2016 — Fair or not, we’re not really known for our native maple trees here in the Pacific Northwest. And while we can’t compete with the fall color spectacle of New England’s sprawling maple forests, our trio of native maples have (arguably) a lot more personality!
The 7 Best Maples for the Pacific Northwest
Oct 10, 2024 — We’ve compiled a list of the Seven Best Maples for growing in the Pacific Northwest to simplify your search. Find the perfect Maple for your garden from our list of must-haves, and enjoy the many fabulous seasons of interest they bring to your garden!
Maple Species: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Maple Species: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest. bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) (click on each photo to enlarge image) Size: Grows to 100' tall and 4' in diameter. Leaves: Simple, opposite, and deciduous. Very large. Palmately lobed (5 lobes) with the central lobe having a distinct "waist." Long leaf stalk with milky sap.
Bigleaf Maple - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 26, 2021 — The bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), also known as the Oregon maple, is a deciduous, long-lived tree native to the Pacific Northwest. True to its name, it dangles unusually large, 5-lobed, palmate (palm-shaped) leaves from its branches.
Big-Leaf Maple, Acer macrophyllum - Native Plants PNW
We have three native maple species in the Pacific Northwest: Big-Leaf Maple and two more shrubby cousins, Vine Maple, Acer circinatum, and Douglas Maple, Acer glabrum. Distribution of Big-leaf Maple from USGS ( “Atlas of United States Trees” by Elbert L. Little, Jr. )
Bigleaf Maple - Acer macrophyllum - PNW Plants
Bigleaf Maple. A very common Northwest native deciduous tree found from southern Alaska to northern California, on the west side of the Cascades. Often associated with stream banks, and moist canyons. Forms a rounded canopy with ascending limb structure.
Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) | Oregon Wood Innovation …
Bigleaf maple is native to the Pacific Northwest at low to middle elevations from San Diego to Vancouver Island (lat 33 to 51°N). It usually grows from near the Pacific Ocean to a maximum of 186 miles inland.
Maple Genus: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Maple Genus: Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest. Maple (Acer) Leaves are simple, opposite and deciduous; palmately lobed and veined. Fruit is a double samara that looks like a pair of airplane propellers. Wood, especially burl wood, is highly valued.
Vine Maple - Acer circinatum - PNW Plants - Washington State …
Considered to be one of the best native trees for the home landscape, and an important part of the Northwest forest, vine maple is widely enjoyed for its rugged growth habit, interesting bark coloration, and beautiful fall leaf color. Leaves have 7 to 9 lobes and are almost circular.
Five Stunning Japanese Maples for Northwest Gardens
Oct 14, 2020 — Five Stunning Japanese Maples for Northwest Gardens. With elegant forms, delicate leaves, and captivating colors in spring, summer, and fall, Japanese maples can be living works of art.
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