Western Chokecherry vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Western Chokecherry vs Common Cattail

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Typha latifolia

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Western Chokecherry
Common Cattail

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

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.

Western Chokecherry Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 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: low
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Foliage: thick, flat
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Flowers: yellow and green
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush