Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
North America
Types
Not Available
Water elm
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
American Elm
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
amerikanische Ulme
In French
érable rayé
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce rayado
olmo americano
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
American Elm
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
olmo americano
In Polish
paski klonu
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
alba acernis
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Elm
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is Not Available and Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Moosewood Tree and Elm Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Elm are as follows:
Care of Moosewood Tree and Elm
Care of Moosewood Tree and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.