Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Cedars
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Cedar Elm
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Cedar Elm
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Cedar Elm
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple
Care of Cedar Elm and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.