Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
it is a type of birch
  
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
  
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
  
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
3-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
21,22
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
  
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Light brown, Light Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
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
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
  
Nitrogen, Phosphate
  
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
  
TYPHA minima
  
Common Name
Yellow Birch
  
Dwarf Cattail
  
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
  
बौना कैटेल
  
In German
Yellow Birch
  
Dwarf Rohrkolben
  
In French
bouleau jaune
  
Cattail nain
  
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
  
Espadaña enano
  
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
  
Νάνος Cattail
  
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
  
Tifa Dwarf
  
In Polish
żółte brzozy
  
Dwarf Ożypałka
  
In Latin
Birch flavum
  
Pumilio Cattail
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Poales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Typhaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Typha
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Yellow Birch and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Birch 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.