River Alder vs Labrador Tea - TreeTime.ca

River Alder vs Labrador Tea

Rhododendron groenlandicum (Ledum groenlandicum)

Alnus incana

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Labrador Tea
River Alder

Labrador Tea is slow-growing evergreen shrub native to the boreal forests of Canada.

It thrives in wet, swampy conditions.

Labrador Tea has narrow, leathery, dark green leaves, topped by a cluster of white flowers in the spring. It is a perfect ornamental shrub for boggy, wet areas of your property.

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.

Labrador Tea Quick Facts

River Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: rust orange
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white, fragrant
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested