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.

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)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium


Foliage: long, glossy
Foliage: thick, flat
Flowers: yellow and green
Seeds: within the capsules
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 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: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow
Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush