White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Common Cattail

Betula papyrifera

Typha latifolia

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White Birch (Paper Birch)
Common Cattail

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.

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.

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow and green
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: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush