Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Grass
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Black Maple
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Black Maple Tree
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Czarny klon
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.