Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Acer saccharum
Water elm
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple 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
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?
Stem Planting
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Sugar Maple
American Elm
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Zuckerahorn
amerikanische Ulme
In French
sucre d'érable
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
olmo americano
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
American Elm
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
olmo americano
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Elm
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Elm Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar 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 Sugar Maple and Elm are as follows:
Care of Sugar Maple and Elm
Care of Sugar Maple and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sugar 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.