Common Snowberry vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Common Cattail

Symphoricarpos albus

Typha latifolia

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Common Snowberry
Common Cattail

Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.

This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.

Cattail is found all across North America, growing next to water. Like other waterside plants, Cattail provides erosion control and forage for animals.

It is suitable for land reclamation. Cattail is able to tolerate cold weather and occasional flooding.

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: berries toxic to humans

Foliage: thick, flat
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Flowers: yellow and green
Berries: white waxy berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: common snowberry
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush