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Beaked Hazelnut vs Green AlderCorylus cornuta Alnus crispa SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2018) SOLD OUT 
Beaked Hazelnut is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub native to North America.
Green Alder is a cold hardy, native shrub. It is often planted on infertile sites so it can fix nitrogen from the air and improve the soil. BEAKED HAZELNUT QUICK FACTSGREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
1a
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Nuts:
edible nuts that are attractive to wildlife
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Toxicity: Not toxic, but tiny filaments from the husk can irritate skin that it contacts
Other Names:
beaked hazel
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |