Sandbar Willow vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

Sandbar Willow vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Salix exigua

Triglochin maritima

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Sandbar Willow
Seaside Arrowgrass

Sandbar Willow is a deciduous species native to much of North America. This mid-sized, fast-growing shrub can be found in very wet areas, making it an ideal plan to use in a wet area with erosion risk.

Sandbar Willow has long, narrow green leaves, and its grassy narrow stems give it an attractive, bamboo-like appearance.

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.

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.

Sandbar Willow Quick Facts

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1b
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Suckering: medium


Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Seeds: located within the capsules on the catkins
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass