A broadleaf tree with moderate growth rates, reaches 100’ tall and 2’ diameter on good sites. Long lived. Found along moister lowland Jackson & Josephine County streams and on other fairly moist, cool sites. Excellent for shade, wildlife, and a soil builder. Unlike many other stream-side species in this guide, bigleaf maple is shade tolerant and can be planted underneath the canopy of other trees, though growth will be slow.
Planting
Planted as a bare root or container seedling. Seldom planted as a cutting.
Natural Regeneration
Produces abundant seed crops. Sprouts vigorously from the stump after cutting.
- Stream-side Planting Zone: 2-3
- Tolerance to flooding: MEDIUM
- Tolerance to shade: HIGH
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Trees and Shrubs for Erosion Control, Trees and Shrubs by: Shade Tolerance, Trees and Shrubs by: Flood Tolerance, Trees and Shrubs by: SIZE, Trees and Shrubs by: Drought Tolerance
