Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
3-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
  
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Light brown, Light Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Runners
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Nitrogen, Phosphate
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Birds, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
TYPHA minima
  
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
Dwarf Cattail
  
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
बौना कैटेल
  
In German
Schwarze Birke
  
Dwarf Rohrkolben
  
In French
Noir Bouleau
  
Cattail nain
  
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
Espadaña enano
  
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
Νάνος Cattail
  
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
  
Tifa Dwarf
  
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
  
Dwarf Ożypałka
  
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
  
Pumilio Cattail
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Poales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Typhaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Typha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Black Birch and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.