Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Amur Maple
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
देवदार एल्म
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Cedar Elm
In French
érable de l'Amour
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Amur Maple
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Cedar Elm
In Polish
klon amur
Cedar Elm
In Latin
amur acernis
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Amur Maple and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Amur Maple and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Amur Maple and Cedar Elm
Care of Amur Maple and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.