Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Ulmus pumila
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Siberian Elm
Black Maple
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
Black Maple Tree
In German
Siberian Elm
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Siberian Elm
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Siberian Elm
Czarny klon
In Latin
Siberian Elm
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Black Maple
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Black Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Elm and Black Maple Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is - and width - whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Black Maple are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color:
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Siberian Elm and Black Maple
Care of Siberian Elm and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.