Tall Manna Grass vs Schuettes Oak - TreeTime.ca

Tall Manna Grass vs Schuettes Oak

Quercus × schuettei (Quercus bicolor × Quercus macrocarpa)

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Schuettes Oak
Tall Manna Grass

Schuettes Oak is a naturally occurring hybrid of Swamp White Oak and Bur Oak. With a faster growth than both parent species, it is one of the fastest growing Oak trees. They are known for growing very large and wide, so space them appropriately. It is considered one of the most adaptable Oaks with little preference on soil conditions. It can handle growing in wet, saturated soils as well as those that are dry, clay, or alkaline.

The Schuettes Oak has very large acorns. They have a large cup portion like the Bur Oak, but without the fringe. Due to the Swamp White Oak parentage, the acorns have less tannins and a sweeter taste. They are a food source for various wildlife including birds, squirrels, and deer.

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.

Schuettes Oak Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 18 m (60 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: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: when injested, can be toxic for many animals

Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Foliage: long thin leaves
Flowers: purple
Nuts: large, sweet acorns
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: schuette oak, schuettes hybrid oak, swamp bur oak
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass