Dwarf Cattail

Birch

About Dwarf Cattail and Birch

Dwarf Cattail

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Aquatics

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-114-7

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

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light brown, Light Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, In Water

Ground

How to Plant?

Runners

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Plant grows in water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Aquatic Plant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Aquatic Plant

Moderate

In Winter

Aquatic Plant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Nitrogen, Phosphate

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Flying insects

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA minima

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Dwarf Cattail

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

बौना कैटेल

भोज पत्र

In German

Dwarf Rohrkolben

Birke

In French

Cattail nain

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Espadaña enano

Abedul

In Greek

Νάνος Cattail

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Tifa Dwarf

bétula

In Polish

Dwarf Ożypałka

Brzoza

In Latin

Pumilio Cattail

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Fagales

Family

Typhaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Typha

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

134

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Cattail and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Cattail and Birch? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Cattail and Birch. Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Cattail has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Cattail and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Birch

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

Dwarf Cattail and Birch Physical Information

Dwarf Cattail and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Birch are as follows:

Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Birch

Care of Dwarf Cattail and Birch 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 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.