Laurel Leaf Willow vs Water Sedge - TreeTime.ca

Laurel Leaf Willow vs Water Sedge

Salix pentandra

Carex aquatilis

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Laurel Leaf Willow
Water Sedge

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.

Water Sedge is a waterside grass which grows an extensive horizontal root system. This prevents erosion and allows it to grow back after being eaten.

Water sedge is grazed by many animals including cattle, sheep, horses and waterfowl. Animals choose Water Sedge for forage later in the year as it stays green longer than other plants, requiring you to buy feed for less of the year.

Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Water Sedge Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 1a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium


Foliage: long, glossy
Foliage: long thin leaves
Flowers: green and brown
Seeds: within the capsules
Seeds: achenes
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow
Other Names: leafy tussock sedge