Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Blue
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
बौना कैटेल
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.