Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Water elm
Habitat
Cold Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Caterpillars
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, 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
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Trident Maple
American Elm
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Trident-Ahorn
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Trident Maple
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce de Trident
olmo americano
In Greek
Trident Maple
American Elm
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
olmo americano
In Polish
Trident klon
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Trident Maple
Latin ulmo
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 Trident Maple and Elm
Season and care of Trident Maple and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Elm Physical Information
Trident Maple and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Elm are as follows:
Care of Trident Maple and Elm
Care of Trident Maple and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Trident 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.