Himalayan Birch

Narrowleaf Cattail

About Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail

Himalayan Birch

Narrowleaf Cattail

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Aquatics

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada

Types

Betula utilis

Typha angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Bog Garden, Ponds

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

10-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Light Yellow, Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Flat, Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Needs Very high moisture

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Nutrient Rich Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Wildlife

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cut Flowers, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

TYPHA angustifolia

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Narrowleaf Cattail

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Schmalblättriger Cattail

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Narrowleaf Cattail

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Espadaña de hoja estrecha

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

στενόφυλλα Cattail

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Narrowleaf Tifa

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Wąskolistne Cattail

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Cattail glaucescens

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Typhales

Family

Betulaceae

Typhaceae

Genus

Betula

Typha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3030

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail

Care of Himalayan Birch and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.