Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbiculate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
बौना कैटेल
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cattail nain
arbousier
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
medronheiro
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.