Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 shoots
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
बौना कैटेल
In German
Kornelkirsche
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
cornouiller
Cattail nain
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Espadaña enano
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry 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.