Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
American Elm, Augustine Elm
Trident Maple
In Hindi
American Elm Tree
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Amerikanische Ulme
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Américaine Elm Tree
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Olmo Americano Árbol
arce de Trident
In Greek
American Elm Tree
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Árvore de olmo americano
bordo Trident
In Polish
Amerykańska Elm Tree
Trident klon
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of American Elm and Trident Maple
Season and care of American Elm and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about American Elm and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Elm is Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
American Elm and Trident Maple Physical Information
American Elm and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Elm and Trident Maple are as follows:
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Elm and Trident Maple
Care of American Elm and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.