Acute Willow vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Common Cattail

Salix acutifolia

Typha latifolia

CUSTOM GROW

Acute Willow
Common Cattail

Acute Willow is a very fast growing small tree that can reach growth rates of up to 6 feet per year. It's a great choice for developing a quick, hardy shelterbelt, windbreak, or privacy screen.

Acute Willow will grow multi-stemmed but can be pruned to a single stem for a smaller footprint. It prefers moist areas and requires almost no maintenance.

Willows are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

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.

Acute Willow Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $1.49 - SAVE UP TO 57%
Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium


Foliage: long slender leaves
Foliage: thick, flat
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Flowers: yellow and green
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush