Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Typha angustifolia
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Bog Garden, Ponds
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Flat, Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TYPHA angustifolia
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Narrowleaf Cattail
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Schmalblättriger Cattail
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Narrowleaf Cattail
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
nogal negro
In Greek
στενόφυλλα Cattail
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf Tifa
nogueira preta
In Polish
Wąskolistne Cattail
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Cattail glaucescens
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Juglandales
Family
Typhaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut
Season and care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut Physical Information
Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut are as follows:
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut
Care of Narrowleaf Cattail and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.