Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
सरल
In German
Laub- Cattail
Fichten
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Picea
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Picea
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Spruce
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Picea
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Świerk
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Sitka Spruce 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 Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.