Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
Acer ginnala
Common Name
American Elm
Amur Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
अमुर मेपल
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Amur-Ahorn
In French
orme d'Amérique
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
olmo americano
arce de Amur
In Greek
American Elm
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
olmo americano
de bordo amur
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
klon amur
In Latin
Latin ulmo
amur acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Elm and Amur Maple
Season and care of Elm and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Amur Maple Physical Information
Elm and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Amur Maple are as follows:
Care of Elm and Amur Maple
Care of Elm and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.