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
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
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
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
बौना कैटेल
In German
Red Maple Tree
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Red Maple Tree
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Red Maple Tree and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.