Tall Manna Grass vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Tall Manna Grass vs Red Sunset Maple

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Glyceria grandis

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Red Sunset Maple
Tall Manna Grass

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

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.

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Foliage: long thin leaves
Fall colour: red/orange
Flowers: small red clusters
Flowers: purple
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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