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River Alder vs Silverberry (Wolf Willow)Alnus incana Elaeagnus commutata ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2020) 
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.
Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSSILVERBERRY (WOLF WILLOW) QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
1a
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
silver drupes (edible)
Flowers:
yellow flowers in spring
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
30 years
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |