Green Alder vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Green Alder vs Common Cattail

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

Typha latifolia

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ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Green Alder
Common Cattail

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.

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 Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow and green
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


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