White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Water Sedge - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Water Sedge

Betula papyrifera

Carex aquatilis

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Water Sedge

White Birch is a large, attractive deciduous tree. This fast-growing, cold hardy species has distinctive white papery bark that peels in layers, making it a beautiful ornamental or accent tree. White Birch also makes great firewood.

Water Sedge is a waterside grass which grows an extensive horizontal root system. This prevents erosion and allows it to grow back after being eaten.

Water sedge is grazed by many animals including cattle, sheep, horses and waterfowl. Animals choose Water Sedge for forage later in the year as it stays green longer than other plants, requiring you to buy feed for less of the year.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Water Sedge Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: green and brown
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch
Other Names: leafy tussock sedge