Laurel Leaf Willow vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

Laurel Leaf Willow vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Triglochin maritima

Salix pentandra

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Seaside Arrowgrass
Laurel Leaf 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.

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.

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 2b
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 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: medium
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock

Foliage: long, glossy
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Seeds: within the capsules
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


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: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass
Other Names: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow