Trembling Aspen vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Trembling Aspen vs Common Cattail

Populus tremuloides

Typha latifolia

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

CUSTOM GROW

Trembling Aspen
Common Cattail

Trembling Aspen is a hardy, fast-growing tree. It is known for its unique "trembling" leaf movement and beautiful bark that whitens with age.

This native shade tree tolerates a range of growing conditions and requires little maintenance.

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.

Trembling Aspen Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 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: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: thick, flat
Fall colour: brilliant yellow
Flowers: yellow and green
Seeds: fluff
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: american aspen, golden aspen, mountain aspen, quaking aspen, quiver leaf aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush