Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Green, Chocolate
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
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Black Walnut
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Cattail nain
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
nogal negro
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
nogueira preta
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Black Walnut 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 Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.