Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
  
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
  
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
3-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Light brown, Light Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Runners
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
  
Nitrogen, Phosphate
  
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
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, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
  
TYPHA minima
  
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
  
Dwarf Cattail
  
In Hindi
White Dogwood
  
बौना कैटेल
  
In German
Weiß Dogwood
  
Dwarf Rohrkolben
  
In French
Blanc Dogwood
  
Cattail nain
  
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
  
Espadaña enano
  
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
  
Νάνος Cattail
  
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
  
Tifa Dwarf
  
In Polish
Biały Dereń
  
Dwarf Ożypałka
  
In Latin
Cornus alba
  
Pumilio Cattail
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Poales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Typhaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Typha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail
Care of White Dogwood and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.