Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Miscarriage, Rash
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Slippery Elm
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Rotulme
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm
Care of Big leaf Maple and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.