White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

White Birch (Paper Birch) vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Triglochin maritima

Betula papyrifera

CUSTOM GROW

Seaside Arrowgrass
White Birch (Paper Birch)

Seaside Arrowgrass is a native perennial commonly found in wetlands, salt marshes, and moist meadows. It is especially suitable for difficult growing sites. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, while also providing food, cover, and habitat for small animals within the wetland community.

Seaside Arrowgrass is suitable for shoreline stabilization, wetland restoration, and naturalization projects.

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.

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

White Birch (Paper Birch) Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Suckering: none

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock

Bark: white, papery, peeling
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Seeds: located within the catkins
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, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass
Other Names: american white birch, canoe birch, paper birch