Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Red Maple Tree
In French
Cattail nain
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.