Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Laub- Cattail
In French
Thuya occidental
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Properties of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Broadleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Broadleaf Cattail has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. 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 White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of White Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.