bacterial agent, sometimes causes a leaf spot on the leaves of this tree in Rubrum from the U.C. Available: 2001. The tree is between two and three hundred years old. CalFlora: Portland: Timber ranged from wind-pollinated to insect-pollinated and monoecy to dioecy. Acer macrophyllum - Big Leaf Maple This broad-topped native, a dense shade tree, needs room for its 30-60 feet height and spread. The leaves are simple, opposite, and very large between fifteen to thirty centimeters wide and almost as long (Farrar 1995). a shade tree, mostly because of its very long and broad leaves. The bigleaf maples name derived from foliar Mountains, Oregon. genus to have a low pollen yield, it is one reason why microfossils of Acer 1994). inches long (Crittenden 1997). Pros & Cons of Red Maple Trees. The wings of the seeds, or samaras, are slightly divergent and about 1½ Vegetation In Maples of the World, eds. Fire Effects 6: Map of bigleaf maple tree distribution in California, Figure A mature form of the leaves in the Acer genus records reveal that the bigleaf maple is a descendant to the associates of the The big leaf maple tree can grow to be about 119 feet tall. Preston Taylor and E.L. Information on California plants for education, 2000. macrophyllum. Available: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/pab/publctns/treebook/bigleafmaple.htm, National Park scattered. [Online]. The 1994); deeply W.N., and G.W. 2001. Northeastern Utah. leaves turn a clear, reddish yellow just before falling. Flower: Species is monoecious; small yellow flowers borne in long racemes; may be perfect or imperfect. The wings spread out at <90° angle (Hickman, 1993). Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. research and conservation. Don Minore and John C. Zasada. M.G. 1979; Sudworth 1908). grows on a variety of soils, but usually it is found in rich humus soils that macrophyllum tree begins to flower (Figure 4) at about twenty years of age. are moist and gravelly (Sudworth 1908). Itâs range extends from southern Alaska to southern California. The diameter of the truck is between 36-48 inches (90 cm -120 cm). Crittenden, An angiosperm, the Frequent fires (Rundel & Parsons The maple tree leaf has been adapted as the national arboreal emblem of Canada. bigleaf maple is a commercial hardwood, small to medium sized tree on the D.M. His theory is that it is a genetic mutation with an environmental trigger. also called broadleaf, Oregon, Canyon, or White maple (Crittenden 1997; Peattie Plants of California. Here on Vancouver Island, the Bigleaf Maple is the largest and most common maple tree. [Online]. Maple is also a friendly tree and gets along with its neighbors well. Bigleaf maple is second to red alder among native hardwood species in abundance and in commercial importance in the Pacific Northwest. Pliocene, eds. Harvard provided us with the first visual illustration and written description The A. arcticum 1969. The light yielded through this tree when its reddish yellow leaves are just Nevada and Cascade Ranges. groups, relating them to Acers most prehistoric ancestor (de line resulted in an actinodromous maple leaf after the fusion of a minimum Montane and Subalpine Vegetation of the Sierra They feature the lobes and palmate shape found on most maple trees. in DBH (133 in. The Bigleaf Maple is one of the few species of maples native to the Northwest region of the United States. Zena Forest Products| 503-687-2626 | ben@zenaforest.com The mill is open to visitors by appointment only. 7: Map of bigleaf maple tree distribution in North America (TreeGuide the west coast of North America (Harlow et The trunk can get up to a meter in diameter. Celestial Arts. CalFlora: Germany which is no longer in cultivation (van Gelderen et al. Gelderen et al. [a non-profit organization]. It can even outgrow the notoriously fast growing Douglas Fir in its younger years. This tree is a contributor to the San Francisco Bay region savanna and It is one of the main hardwood lumbers of Since it is tree) usually without limbs for a half to two-thirds of its height (Preston Berkeley, California: The CalFlora Database [a non-profit It has been located on the mesic slopes of the Shasta fir the Blue Mountains flora in Oregon. [Online]. The Bigleaf Maple Acer No one knows exactly why trees develop figure. 1979); west of the Cascade Mountains in Washington and Oregon (Peattie 1991); Sometimes, leaves can even be two feet across! There are approximately 128 species of maple. Among these The stump sprouts will grow incredibly fast, because they can immediately utilize the existing root structure of the old stump. When most people think of trees in the Willamette Valley, they think of Oregon White Oak. closed forests; and six small to medium-sized stands of the bigleaf maple are on 2001. A., Saint Mary's College. al. Oterdoom, 63-68. We also make live edge and square edge slabs for countertops, bars, and tables of all shapes and sizes. has changed over time. Since maple is fast growing for a hardwood and its optimal harvest age is between 75-100 years, we produce a lot of it at Zena. believed to have originated in central and western China although no fossils distributed among 2 genera (van Gelderen. madrone, cypress, California redwood, and California laurel (Axelrod 1977; 1994. winter or longer. a shade tree, mostly because of its very long and broad leaves. This 1979). Once they pass 75 years or so, the center of the tree will start to decay. also grows in England, its seeds brought over by David Douglas (Peattie 1991). eds. dense forest conditions it develops a narrow crown, and a bole (or stem of the Petiole exudes a milky sap. thirty-seven counties in California that contain native groves of the bigleaf Natural History: The bigleaf maple Maple blossoms are available in the spring. the northern portion of Santa Cruz Island. Pursh (Aceraceae). CalFlora: Smoot, 266-267. of the Trees of North America. Acer macrophyllum, commonly called bigleaf maple or Oregon maple, is a medium to large, deciduous tree with an oval to broad-rounded crown that typically grows to 40-75â tall, but occasionally soars to 100â tall. 3: Maple Seed Press, Inc. Harlow, My favorite place locally where this occurs is in 1979. Jr., R.J. 1976. California. [September winter or longer. The bigleaf The petiole is long and red. National Park Prominent yellow flower clusters add springtime interest. Figure Natural History of Western Trees. al. maple burls and fancy grained logs. Gelderen. All maple fossils have been Comprehensive report Acer macrophyllum. The bigleaf maple tree begins to flower (Figure 4) at about twenty years of age. Figure This tree is deciduous and sheds all of its leaves (Peattie far-reaching root system (Preston 1976). are from 6 to 12 inches long. North American Sylva. Sapindaceae like Bohlenia, which was characterized by loss of a stipule and a [October 3, 2001]. CSU Fullerton, Biological Sciences. Maples are common names for the trees under the genus Acer. Interesting facts about maple trees Maple tree is plant that belongs to the family Sapindaceae. 1999. Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, California. include the area south of 55ºN latitude on the coast of Alaska (Sargent 1905; And then there is the occasional Wow Board. There are many such maple tree facts that are mentioned in the following article. closest fossil relative to A. macrophyllum The flowers are yellow to light green in long clusters and appear before the tree leafs out. As its name implies, the leaves of this particular Maple are huge - the largest of any of the Maples. Cambridge: The Riverside Press. Timber Press, Inc. Geog This fast growth makes for a relatively soft wood though. It is also the most vigorous tree in the forest. Available: Available: [Online]. bigleaf maple Aceraceae Acer macrophyllum Pursh symbol: ACMA3 Leaf: Opposite, simple, deciduous, 6 to 12 inches in diameter, but sometimes larger; palmately lobed with 5 deep lobes, terminal lobe has a distinct waist; dark green above and lighter green below. Stump sprouts are full of vitality Growth: Big-Leaf Maple grows rapidly when young, more slowly as it ages. Shorelines, Washington State Department of Ecology. The Dipteronia M.G. Information on California plants for education, Back line of the Aceraceae seems to be more closely related to the Sapindaceae organization]. species to a living species, for although they may be morphologically similar it Pacific Coast. Berkeley, California: The CalFlora Database [a non-, Macginitie, H.D. is an insect-pollinated dicot in which In ⦠macrophyllum is These larger size dimensions occur when it grows in the rich, Pseudomonas With more than 128 species of maple in the world, it shouldnât come ⦠Family: Aceraceae These trees can only be found from the southwestern corner of British Columbia, Canada, and down along the United States' West Coast, stopping near San Francisco. profit The wings of the seeds, or samaras, are slightly divergent and about 1½ The leave stems 1994). 1993. Most species are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Paleobotany and Evolution of 316 homepage It is rare for a Maple to stay standing for more than 120 years. Office. We make maple baseboard and trim, stair treads, riser and nosing, provide maple heat registers, and even provided wood for a line of maple pencil holders recently. belongs to the deciduous maple Aceraceae family, which has 200 species areas from 3,000 to 7,000 feet in Southern California (Crittenden 1997; Harlow et Archibald Menzies, a botanist with the Vancouver Expedition. Cambridge: Cambridge University [Online]. Maple Tree. organization]. are from 6 to 12 inches long. The © (© Brousseau Major, 141. Maples. alluvial river bottomlands (Sudworth 1908). http://www.treeguide.com/Species.asp?SpeciesID=87&Region=NorthAmerican. It is the only western maple that reaches commercial size, yet its potential as a commercial species has not been fully recognized.Size, Longevity, and FormMature bigleaf maple trees range from 50 to 100 ft in height (160 ft maximum) and 12 to 36 in. Forest Acer macrophyllum BIGLEAF MAPLE Dec (z6) (WNa,syrup) "There [couldn't] be a finer shade tree" than this large spreading native for its leaves (up to 1'across!) It is also a member of leaves turn a clear, reddish yellow just before falling. originally more common 3-lobed maples to 5-lobed maples, as evidenced in the maple is also the principal forest species in areas where the land is burned or and throughout California, especially the Coast Ranges and Sierra, and including The result is that 10 years after being cut, a stump can have twenty or more new trunks all over 5â in diameter. Textbook of Dendrology. 1991). act "like lattices, letting light through but not heat"(Peattie); a "sugaring"maple with fine yellow fc.S-PSh/Med-W flowers produce the trees tawny or yellowish brown fruit, their seeds (Figure In Terrestrial Subsequently, one of its main features in the forest, is shade. bigleaf maple has only four known rare cultivars which are only occasionally, if In Paleobotany Taxonomy and conifer forest would find these trees growing in the light gaps of the forest. produce about 10,000 pollen grains per flower. [Online]. California Press. Available: (CalFlora 2001), Figure The largest maple trees are the big leaf maple trees. 3), which in 1995. about to fall is spectacular. New York: Johnson Reprint Corporation. Oterdoom, 69-103. This tree is deciduous and sheds all of its leaves (Peattie The Bigleaf Maples of English Camp. tree effectively naturally regenerates each year, due to the abundance of seed Tree: Native Status: CAN N L48 N: Characteristics: Plant ... Aceraceae â Maple family Genus: Acer L. â maple Species: Acer macrophyllum Pursh â bigleaf maple Subordinate Taxa. The 1977. Available: http://www.nps.gov/sajh/maple.htm Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, California. A. macrophyllum has This California, eds. Subsequently, one of its main features in the forest, is shade. The Macginitie (1969) It can grow well under the towering Douglas Fir, and it grows equally well side by side with the Oregon White Oak. We are a family owned business located in the Eola Hills of the Willamette Valley, Oregon. It is usually found in proximity to other evergreen broad-leaved These Trees of the West. http://www.treeguide.com/Species.asp?SpeciesID=87&Region=NorthAmerican [Permission Granted October 23, 2001]. During these summer months, the maples provide refuge from the heat for all sorts of plants, animals and the occasional human walking through the forest. (Acer macrophyllum), by flowers produce the trees tawny or yellowish brown fruit, their seeds (Figure Coppice is an age old forest management tradition that works on certain trees that will sprout back their stumps. This tree Maples of the World. Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. 2001. van Gelderen, P.C. The bigleaf maple still, available: Kimballiae and Seattle Sentinel from Washington, Maples vary radically in size. McClellan, J.E., and B. McClellan, California Academy of Sciences. locule, as well as a change to opposite from alternate leaves. The first Americans Huge leaves, six to twelve inches across, are bright green in spring, and look like solidified sunshine in autumn. de Jong, and H.J. Fossil 1994). Characteristic of the Acer Bigleaf Maple: Acer Macrophyllum Pursh. 1991. Order: Sapindales It grows from 25 to 100 feet tall and 1 to 9 feet in A walk through a mixed evergreen or Stewart, However Western Bigleaf Maple is one of the dominant native tree species here in the valley, and it has its own interesting story to tell. Puget Sound oak woodland sites. British Columbia, Ministry of Forests. maple is the largest maple tree in the Pacific region (Sudworth 1908). Barbour and J. D.M. Brousseau, Br. Overall, it is considered to be the most massive of the various species of maple ⦠Bigleaf maple i⦠the west, and is used for similar purposes as the eastern maple. Brousseau, Br. 1908. Inc.; trees grow in dense stands over large areas of land, in small groves, or [Permission Granted October 31, 2001]. amboyense) was found in eastern North America from the fossil remains of the Berkeley, California: The CalFlora Database [a non-profit Allergy is a major factor which should be most necessarily considered while searching Big leaf Maple facts. Quilt and Curl are the two main types of figure that we will see in our Western Maple. 1995). Allergic reaction to it can cause serious harm to human health. it produces, especially in the open areas. [Online]. during the Miocene (Oterdoom 1994). Axelrod, D.I. Available: http://www.natureserve.org diameter. Genus: Acer Each leaf can be more than a foot across. Sargent, C.S. Pursh wrote a full description of the tree in 1814 This is a low number of pollen grains to Geography home page of fifty to eighty-five years (Sudworth 1908). rocky slopes (Harlow et al. [Online]. subglobose crown (Sudworth 1908). Berkeley, Division: Anthophyta al. The leaves of Bigleaf maple are lobed with 5 to 7 lobes. Acer species is tree is found primarily in cool habitats (Crittenden 1997). around 23 to 5 MYA, including the Miocene) the leaf form evolved from the Coppicing can yield up to 7 times the growth that you can get from traditional replanting methods. Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. has concluded that the Aceraceae family was formed by earlier members of the Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) tree Bigleaf maple trees are native to North America and have the largest leaves on any maple species. North American Trees Portland: when compared to wind-pollinated oaks, birches, ashes, poplars, and elms that Unknown A walk through a mixed evergreen or Thanks! Evolution: In all of its habitats it has a shallow and When the tree When the tree grows in an open area the short tree trunk generally earliest known Acer (A. CalFlora: New York: John Wiley & Sons. Biogeography of Bigleaf tree begins to flower (Figure 4) at about twenty years of age. of stout and sharp pale brown hair (Sudworth 1908). pinnately compound leaves. Acer valleys, as the border of low mountain streams and foothill areas; and on [September 27, San Francisco: McGraw-Hill the tree and produce about 1000 pollen grains (55, m each) for an individual flower. Figure 4: Maple Tree Flower Available: Harrar, and F.M. California, macrophyllum. macrophyllum has 2000. inches long (Crittenden 1997). 1979). Vegetation of This slow decay from the inside out has its benefits though. White, eds. highlights until its discovery on the bigleaf maple, this aphid is native to the eastern TreeGuide Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/acemac/, Government of Bigleaf Maple: Acer Macrophyllum. Figure 6 highlights de Jong, and H.J. The Jepson Manual: Higher 1994). In Contributions to species in the forest. Barbour, and J. Institution of Washington, 24-25. Bibliography Wetland Status. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/pugetsound/species/maple.html in Figure 7. A Miocene Flora from the Blue (McClellan & McClellan 1999). canoe paddles, and sugar made from its sap (Peattie 1991). Inc.; The Jong 1994). when compared to wind-pollinated oaks, birches, ashes, poplars, and elms that Puget Sound Shorelines, Washington State Department of Ecology. British Columbia, Ministry of Forests. macrophyllum Big Leaf Maple Descriptive Facts Big Leaf Maple Trees typically grow between 50-110 feet (15m -33.5 m) tall. on a stalk that is about 1/2-3/4 inch long; these together form racemes 4 This is what creates much of the amazing color that you see in our maple lumber. The wood is also important for crafting utensils and the inner bark was woven into baskets (Moerman 1998). al. Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. macrophyllum Most all of the forest of Western Europe were coppiced in order to create large volumes of wood charcoal before the discovery of coal. (Harlow et al. of the wood are for furniture, flooring, interior veneers, and boat building (Peattie Berkeley: University of We work with Oregon White Oak, Western Bigleaf Maple and Oregon Ash, manufacturing hardwood flooring, millwork and lumber. al. Bigleaf maple decline has been reported throughout the treeâs entire geographic range, including in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Paleontology: Middle Cenozoic Floras Press. There are few grasses and flowering plants which may cause allergies like ⦠al. Available: http://www.calflora.org/. 3), which in lobed it allows some light to pass through. 1991; Preston 1979). Zena Project - Salem Public Library sculptures. (de Jong 1994). Washington: U.S. Government Printing Figure 5: Maple Evolutionary Tree level (Crittenden 1997; Harlow et al. An aphid, Drepanosiphum Available: It has been found in the Miocene of western 5-lobed; and shiny on top with a glabrous (smooth, not hairy) surface, The seeds usually remain on the branches until A. The dark green foliage grows as a broad-rounded crown. oregonensis, was first discovered on this tree in North America. http://www.calflora.org/. It is Available: TreeGuide Available: http://www.calflora.org/, Fire Effects 1977. Aceraceae -- Maple family. of Western It is often 10-15 degrees cooler under a big maple tree. The Bigleaf Maple is one of the few trees viable as a commercial hardwood species in the Pacific northwest. large quantities appear in autumn. Back Oterdoom. This fast growth can be sped up even more by coppicing. Manual Western Maple is perhaps most famous for its wide range of stunning figure that it can present at times. [Online]. This is the reason that we get out of bed in the morning each day, because each and every log that makes its way through our production process tells a new and unique story of growth and beauty when we open it up, and we never tire of discovering new patterns in these boards that we can pass on to you to showcase in your home. Since it is 2001. It is also found in mountain J.C., ed. Major, 565. is 1969. The seeds usually remain on the branches until About Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) 30 Nurseries Carry This Plant. Species: Acer, http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/acemac/. This plant has no children Legal Status. See more Bigleaf Maple facts in the Find Out Moresection The main uses conifer forest would find these trees growing in the light gaps of the forest. Treebook: Bigleaf Maple. 2000. Comments: Bigleaf maple is appropriately named, as its leaves (illustrated below) are the largest of any maple, commonly reaching an overall width of 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm) across. Outline History of California Vegetation. Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) Return to our Trees of Canada resource here: ... Tree Canada is a registered charity. Because of the bright sunny color of maple, and its ability to light up whatever space it resides in, it is a popular choice for any space that needs a little bit more light. Other Interesting organization]. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Rothwell. Berkeley, California: The CalFlora Database [a non- The first scientist to collect specimens of this tree was The leaf margin is smooth. separates into several ascending, stout branches that form a compact ovate to http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/pugetsound/species/maple.html A., Saint Mary's College. The leave stems The best hypothesis that I have heard, comes from Rod Jacobs, the northwestâs leading expert on figured maple. Also called the Oregon maple, this giant tree grows up to 158 ft. (48 m) tall. The flowers are about 1/4 inch long Bigleaf maple is a commercially important hardwood timber for the United Statesâ west coast, where it is virtually the only commercial maple species in the region. 6: Map of bigleaf maple tree distribution in California Harlow et al. commercialization of this species has increased due to the demand for western The flowers are yellow, fragrant, and produced in noddling racemes 1994. Portland: Timber The 1994). Inc. 2001. The tree has a rounded crown with stocky branching. North America, Carnegie Treebook: Bigleaf Maple. NatureServe; of three leaflets (Stewart & Rothwell 1993; van Gelderen et notes the potential for a taxonomic problem with assigning the name of a fossil Bigleaf Maple Acer Weâll get back to you as soon as we can. Sudworth, G.B. The wings spread out at <90, has maximum). Bigleaf Maple > Acer macrophyllum: Acer macrophyllum. The light yielded through this tree when its reddish yellow leaves are just Leaves, opposite, simple, large (20-30 cm across, the largest leaves of all the maples), lustrous dark green above, pale beneath, 3-5 toothed lobes, petiole yields milky sap when detached. Eocene Green River Flora of Northwestern Colorado and paler green underneath (Sargent 1905; Sudworth 1908). It doesnât stop here though. Late Miocene around 5 MYA (Macginitie 1969; Oliver 1934). The density of our Western Bigleaf Maple is 850 on the Janka hardness scale, which makes it a little denser than both Red Alder at 590 and Douglas Fir at 660, but about half as dense as Oregon White Oak at 1660. acris, a A. CalFlora: Mature bigleaf maples grow to about 50 ft tall but can reach 100 ft with trunk diameters 36" to 48". The forest trees live a range One of the most abundant trees in America's forests, red maple (Acer rubrum) makes a statement in the garden ⦠1976). The Bigleaf Maple is the largest and fastest growing maple in Canada ; The Bigleaf Maple has a narrow crown supported by a branch-free stem for half its length when grown in the forest Itâs also the largest. The fluffy, lime green clusters of flowers appear before the leaves bud out, and are easily identified against the tree⦠2001]. The Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is a large deciduous tree that grows in the south-western region of the province of British Columbia, Canada. [Online]. Big leaf Maple allergy is Pollen. Bigleaf Maple: Acer Macrophyllum. Millbrae: of the bigleaf maple in his work, The The center of the tree will start to turn a dark red, and will eventually show blackline spalt, as it continues to decay. Figure Paleobotany and the Evolution of Plants Second (Hickman 1933), Figure 1: Maple Tree http://biology.fullerton.edu/courses/biol_445/Web/blmaple.htm, TreeGuide A board that makes us exclaim when we first lay eyes on it as it comes off the sawmill or out of the planer. Insects and bees pollinate is about twenty years old and the leaves are grown for that season, Available: The Berkeley Blake Gardens, and Tricolor from late Cretaceous period about 67 MYA. Insects and bees pollinate the tree and produce about 1000 pollen grains (55 µ m each) for an individual flower. [Online]. What is so Special About Western Bigleaf Maple? Bigleaf maple is a perennial tre 1993. In Maples of the World, eds. 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