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Western Chokecherry vs Tall Manna Grass

Prunus virginiana var. demissa

Glyceria grandis

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Western Chokecherry
Tall Manna Grass

Western Chokecherry is a shrub or small tree commonly used for farmstead and field windbreaks.

It produces white flowers in the spring and edible dark purple fruit that matures between September and October. Its cherries are great for making for making jams, jellies or wine, but are not very palatable for raw eating.

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.

WESTERN CHOKECHERRY QUICK FACTS

TALL MANNA GRASS QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: reddish-purple
Berries: edible, astringent, red-purple
Flowers: purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium



Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Toxicity: toxic to cattle

Other Names: bitter-berry, chokecherry, common chokecherry, virginia bird berry
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass