Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
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
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Paperbark tree
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Paperbark tree
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Paperbark tree
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Paperbark Tree and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.