Peachleaf Willow vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

Peachleaf Willow vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Triglochin maritima

Salix amygdaloides

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Seaside Arrowgrass
Peachleaf Willow

Seaside Arrowgrass is a native perennial commonly found in wetlands, salt marshes, and moist meadows. It is especially suitable for difficult growing sites. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, while also providing food, cover, and habitat for small animals within the wetland community.

Seaside Arrowgrass is suitable for shoreline stabilization, wetland restoration, and naturalization projects.

The Peachleaf Willow is often a multi-stemmed willow that generally grows into a tall shrub. This versatile and useful small tree is often seen in riparian zones and erosion control projects. Wildlife rely on the twigs, foliage and bark for food.

A widely distributed willow species, it's long pointed leaves are dark green on top and pale green underneath. The Peachleaf Willow is the tallest of the native prairie willows reaching 40ft in height.

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Peachleaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 2b
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Suckering: low

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock

Foliage: resemble peach leaves, long slender greenish yellow
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC
Other Names: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass