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Typha latifolia

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

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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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Common Cattail seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Green Alder is a cold hardy, native shrub. It is often planted on infertile sites so it can fix nitrogen from the air and improve the soil quality.

Green Alder is known for its smooth grey bark and attractive shiny green leaves; it is commonly used in reclamation.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Green Alder seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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Common Cattail Quick Facts

Green Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 1a

Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Height: 7 m (23 ft)

Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)

Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Moisture: wet

Moisture: any

Light: partial shade, full sun

Light: any

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Fuzz/fluff: yes

Catkins: no

Catkins: yes

Flowers: yellow and green

Growth rate: fast

Life span: short

Maintenance: low

Suckering: medium

Suckering: high

Pollution tolerance: high

Pollution tolerance: medium

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

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

Other Names: mountain alder, sitka alder

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