Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Beetles, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Trident Maple
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Slippery Elm
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Rotulme
In French
Trident Maple
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
arce de Trident
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Trident Maple
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Trident klon
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Trident Maple
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Trident Maple and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Trident Maple and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and Slippery Elm
Care of Trident Maple and Slippery 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 Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.