Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cedars
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Cold Regions
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
-
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Trident Maple
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Cedar Elm
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Cedar Elm
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
arce de Trident
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
bordo Trident
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Trident klon
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Trident Maple
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Cedar Elm and Trident Maple Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Trident Maple are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Trident Maple
Care of Cedar Elm and Trident 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar 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.