Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Birke
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Abedul
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Birch Tree
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
bétula
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Brzoza
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Caerulus
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color: Not Available
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.