Silver Leaf Willow vs Common Cattail
Salix alba sericea
Typha latifolia
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
Native to North America, Silver Leaf Willow has orangish bark and long, silvery grey leaves. Bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers.
Popular as an ornamental tree for parks, it is also used as a shelterbelt species. It may not be as cold hardy as some of the other willow varieties, however.
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.