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Beaked Hazelnut vs Green Alder
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa
Corylus cornuta
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NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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 quality.
Green Alder is known for its smooth grey bark and attractive shiny green leaves; it is commonly used in reclamation.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Green Alder seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Beaked Hazelnut is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub native to North America.
It features smooth, grey bark and edible nuts. Beaked Hazelnut prefers a rich sandy-clay loam but will grow on poorer sites, and can be used as an understory shrub.
Note: You want more than one hazelnut to improve yields.
Green Alder Quick Facts
Beaked Hazelnut Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)