Red Sunset Maple vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

Red Sunset Maple vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Triglochin maritima

Acer rubrum Sunset

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Seaside Arrowgrass
Red Sunset Maple

Seaside Arrowgrass is a native perennial commonly found in wetlands, salt marshes, and moist meadows. It is especially suitable for difficult growing sites. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, while also providing food, cover, and habitat for small animals within the wetland community.

Seaside Arrowgrass is suitable for shoreline stabilization, wetland restoration, and naturalization projects.

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.

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Suckering: none

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock

Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Flowers: small red clusters
Bloom time: spring to early summer
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: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass