Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
Silver Birch
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Weißbirke
In French
Cattail nain
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Silver Birch
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Silver Birch
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver Birch
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Silver 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 Silver Birch pruning is done 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.