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Manitoba Maple vs Laurel Leaf Willow
Acer negundo
Salix pentandra
Manitoba Maple is a fast growing tree with great fall color. These trees are typically grown as feature or shade trees on larger properties and acreages. Manitoba maples are cold hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil moisture conditions.
Note that Manitoba Maple is considered toxic to horses.
Laurel Leaf Willow is a round-shaped tree with attractive dark green leaves.
This cold hardy tree can withstand bitter winters and still put on lots of growth every summer. Laurel Leaf Willow prefers moist to wet ground and full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade too. This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.
All willow are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.
Manitoba Maple Quick Facts
Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)