Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
American Beech
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Cattail nain
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
faia americano
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Latin fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and American Beech
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and American Beech Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and American Beech are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and American Beech
Care of Dwarf Cattail and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.