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

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Common Cattail

Betula papyrifera

Typha latifolia

CUSTOM GROW

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.

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)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Foliage: thick, flat
Bark: white, papery, peeling
Flowers: yellow and green
Seeds: located within the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


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