Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
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
Grass
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Red Maple Tree
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.