Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
China
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
  
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Light brown, Light Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Runners
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrogen, Phosphate
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Flying insects
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
  
TYPHA minima
  
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
  
Dwarf Cattail
  
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
  
बौना कैटेल
  
In German
Baum des Himmels
  
Dwarf Rohrkolben
  
In French
Arbre de paradis
  
Cattail nain
  
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
  
Espadaña enano
  
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
Νάνος Cattail
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
  
Tifa Dwarf
  
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
  
Dwarf Ożypałka
  
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
  
Pumilio Cattail
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Poales
  
Family
Simaroubaceae
  
Typhaceae
  
Genus
Ailanthus
  
Typha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.