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Alnus incana

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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.

River Alder is a large shrub or small tree with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. It is an excellent tree to plant if you want to stabilize the soil near rivers and creeks.

Unlike the other alder varieties, River Alder is attractive enough to be included in riverside plantings by municipal and provincial park organizations.

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Common Cattail Quick Facts

Grey Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 1a

Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Height: 8 m (25 ft)

Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)

Spread: 4 m (12 ft)

Light: partial shade, full sun

Light: full sun

Moisture: wet

Moisture: normal, wet

Growth rate: fast

Life span: short

Suckering: medium

Suckering: none

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: high

Pollution tolerance: medium

Foliage: thick, flat

Fall colour: yellow to orange

Flowers: yellow and green

Fruit: small catkins

Cones: small brown cones

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Fuzz/fluff: yes

Catkins: no

Catkins: yes

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

Other Names: hoary alder, river alder, speckled alder

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Ships to USA: yes

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no

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Grey Alder vs Common Cattail

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