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River Alder vs Water SedgeAlnus incana Carex aquatilis ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT (we don't know if or when this product will be restocked) 
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.
Water Sedge is a waterside grass which grows an extensive horizontal root system. This prevents erosion and allows it to grow back after being eaten. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSWATER SEDGE QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
1a
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
plant stalks topped with green and brown tesselated florets in may-september depending on lattitude
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
short
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
leafy tussock sedge
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |