Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
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
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Silver Maple
American Elm
In Hindi
Silver Maple
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Silver Maple
amerikanische Ulme
In French
érable argenté
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce plateado
olmo americano
In Greek
Silver Maple
American Elm
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
olmo americano
In Polish
Silver Maple
Amerykański wiązu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Elm
Season and care of Silver Maple and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Elm Physical Information
Silver Maple and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Elm are as follows:
Care of Silver Maple and Elm
Care of Silver Maple and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Silver Maple 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.