Pin Cherry vs Tall Manna Grass - TreeTime.ca

Pin Cherry vs Tall Manna Grass

Prunus pensylvanica

Glyceria grandis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Pin Cherry
Tall Manna Grass

Pin Cherry is a small tree that produces clusters of white blossoms in spring followed by bright red berries that ripen through the summer. The attractive red color of the leaves in the fall is an added bonus.

The fruit is quite sour when eaten fresh but is excellent when cooked into jam or jelly. Birds love the berries and will be attracted to your property.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Pin Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Pin Cherry Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: very bright orangish-red
Berries: clusters of edible, red cherries often used for jams and jellies
Flowers: white
Flowers: purple
Bark: reddish brown bark has an attractive appearance in the winter
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Other Names: bird cherry, fire cherry, pincherry, red cherry, wild red cherry
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass