Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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
Western United States, Canada
Types
Typha angustifolia
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
White Spruce
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Alberta Fichte
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
Alberta abeto
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Typhaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
-
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Alberta Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.