Laurel Leaf Willow vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Laurel Leaf Willow vs Common Cattail

Salix pentandra

Typha latifolia

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Laurel Leaf Willow
Common Cattail

Laurel Leaf Willow is a round-shaped tree with attractive dark green leaves.

This cold hardy tree can withstand bitter winters and still put on lots of growth every summer. Laurel Leaf Willow prefers moist to wet ground and full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade too. This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.

All willow 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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Common Cattail seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Common Cattail Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 1a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: yellow and green
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush