Silver Leaf Willow vs Tall Manna Grass - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Tall Manna Grass

Salix alba sericea

Glyceria grandis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

CUSTOM GROW

Silver Leaf Willow
Tall Manna Grass

Native to North America, Silver Leaf Willow has orangish bark and long, silvery grey leaves. Bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers.

Popular as an ornamental tree for parks, it is also used as a shelterbelt species. It may not be as cold hardy as some of the other willow varieties, however.

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.

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: high


Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Foliage: narrow-glossy
Foliage: long thin leaves
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Flowers: purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: white willow
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass