Narrowleaf Cattail

Birch

About Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch

Narrowleaf Cattail

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Aquatics

Tree

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

Types

Typha angustifolia

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

360

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Habitat

Bog Garden, Ponds

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-104-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Green

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Flat, Narrow

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs Very high moisture

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Nutrient Rich Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Wildlife

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cut Flowers, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

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 paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TYPHA angustifolia

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Narrowleaf Cattail

भोज पत्र

In German

Schmalblättriger Cattail

Birke

In French

Narrowleaf Cattail

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Espadaña de hoja estrecha

Abedul

In Greek

στενόφυλλα Cattail

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Narrowleaf Tifa

bétula

In Polish

Wąskolistne Cattail

Brzoza

In Latin

Cattail glaucescens

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Typhales

Fagales

Family

Typhaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Typha

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3034

1 27800

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Properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch? We provide you with everything About Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch. Narrowleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Narrowleaf Cattail does not have fragrant flowers. Narrowleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Birch has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch

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

Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch Physical Information

Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch are as follows:

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

Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch

Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.