Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
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Types
Typha angustifolia
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Heart-shaped
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Medium
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 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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.