Common Cattail vs Peachleaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Common Cattail vs Peachleaf Willow

Typha latifolia

Salix amygdaloides

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Common Cattail
Peachleaf Willow

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.

The Peachleaf Willow is often a multi-stemmed willow that generally grows into a tall shrub. This versatile and useful small tree is often seen in riparian zones and erosion control projects. Wildlife rely on the twigs, foliage and bark for food.

A widely distributed willow species, it's long pointed leaves are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The Peachleaf Willow is the tallest of the native prairie willows reaching 40ft in height.

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Peachleaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2b
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Foliage: thick, flat
Foliage: resemble peach leaves, long slender greenish yellow
Flowers: yellow and green
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


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