Broadleaf Cattail

Birch

About Broadleaf Cattail and Birch

Broadleaf Cattail

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Aquatics

Tree

Origin

World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

160

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Habitat

Boggy areas, Near ponds

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-124-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

182.88 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

91.44 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Sienna, Chocolate

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Skin rash

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA latifolia

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Broadleaf Cattail

भोज पत्र

In German

Laub- Cattail

Birke

In French

broadleaf Cattail

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Espadaña de hoja ancha

Abedul

In Greek

πλατύφυλλων Cattail

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

broadleaf Tifa

bétula

In Polish

Broadleaf Cattail

Brzoza

In Latin

broadleaf Cattail

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Typhales

Fagales

Family

Typhaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Typha

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Pitcairnioideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3034

1 27800

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Properties of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch? We provide you with everything About Broadleaf Cattail and Birch. Broadleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Broadleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Broadleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Birch has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch

Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Broadleaf Cattail and Birch Physical Information

Broadleaf Cattail and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch are as follows:

Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch

Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.