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Sea Buckthorn vs Green AlderHippophae rhamnoides l. Alnus crispa
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Sea Buckthorn is a nitrogen fixing shrub that produces attractive berries high in vitamin C.
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. SEA BUCKTHORN QUICK FACTSGREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS
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Zone:
2b
Zone:
1a
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
any
Light:
full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Berries:
small berries that can be used for making jelly and wine, even medicines
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
sallowthorn, sandthorn, seaberry
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |