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Black Spruce vs Common Cattail
Picea mariana
Typha latifolia
CUSTOM GROW
Black Spruce is a medium-sized coniferous tree that tolerates wet ground better than most spruces. It has a characteristic straight trunk and a narrow crown.
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.
Black Spruce Quick Facts
Common Cattail Quick Facts
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$1.29
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Growth rate:
slow
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Foliage:
thick, flat
Flowers:
yellow and green
Cones:
dark purple
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Other Names:
bog spruce, canadian spruce, double spruce, eastern spruce, shorleaf black spruce, swamp spruce
Other Names:
baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush