Laurel Leaf Willow vs Tall Manna Grass - TreeTime.ca

Laurel Leaf Willow vs Tall Manna Grass

Salix pentandra

Glyceria grandis

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

CUSTOM GROW

Laurel Leaf Willow
Tall Manna Grass

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.

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.

Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 1a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 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


Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Foliage: long, glossy
Foliage: long thin leaves
Flowers: purple
Seeds: within the capsules
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)
Other Names: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass