Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cattail nain
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.