Common Cattail vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Common Cattail vs Red Sunset Maple

Typha latifolia

Acer rubrum Sunset

CUSTOM GROW

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Common Cattail
Red Sunset Maple

Cattail is found all across North America, growing next to water. Like other waterside plants, Cattail provides erosion control and forage for animals.

It is suitable for land reclamation. Cattail is able to tolerate cold weather and occasional flooding.

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Foliage: thick, flat
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: yellow and green
Flowers: small red clusters
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush