Oregon maple, Broadleaf maple
It is a temperate plant. It needs a moderately sunny moist but well drained soil. It can tolerate some shade. It is frost resistant but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 6-8.
Also known as:
Bigleaf Maple, Torote
Edible Portion
- Sap, Seeds, Flowers, Leaves
Where does Oregon maple grow?
Found in: Australia, Canada, North America, United States
Notes: There are about 120-150 Acer species.
Growing Oregon maple, Broadleaf maple
Cultivation: Plants are easily grown from seed. Seed should be pre-soaked for 24 hours then kept cold at 0-8°C for 2-4 months to assist them to grown. Seed can be sown fresh if green seeds are used. Seed should be grown in a nursery then transplanted. Cuttings or layering can be used.
Edible Uses: The sap contains sugar and can be used as a sweetener or concentrated into a syrup by boiling. The leaves are wrapped around food to add flavour. Yellow flower clusters are sweet with nectar and can be eaten raw. Seeds are sprouted and the sprouts eaten. The seeds are occasionally eaten.
Production: Trees live for over 200 years. Trees are tapped in spring and sap flow is better on sunny days after a frost.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sap | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seed Sprouts | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Flowers | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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