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River Alder vs Ninebark

Alnus incana

Physocarpus opulifolius

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River Alder
Ninebark

River Alder is a large shrub or small tree with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. It is an excellent tree to plant if you want to stabilize the soil near rivers and creeks.

Unlike the other alder varieties, River Alder is attractive enough to be included in riverside plantings by municipal and provincial park organizations.

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTS

NINEBARK QUICK FACTS

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Flowers: small white clusters
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none