Green Alder vs Tall Manna Grass - TreeTime.ca

Green Alder vs Tall Manna Grass

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

Glyceria grandis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Green Alder
Tall Manna Grass

Green Alder is a cold hardy, native shrub. It is often planted on infertile sites so it can fix nitrogen from the air and improve the soil quality.

Green Alder is known for its smooth grey bark and attractive shiny green leaves; it is commonly used in reclamation.

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

Manna Grass and other waterside plants are an excellent way to prevent erosion and provide habitat and forage for animals. The difference is that Manna Grass looks better doing it! With distinctive purple grains at the top of its stalks, Manna Grass adds a splash of color to the waterside that most other aquatics can't offer.

Manna Grass is good for returning disturbed sites to nature and provides nourishment to many animals, except for cattle who find it toxic.

Green Alder Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: wet
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flowers: purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Other Names: mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass