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River Alder vs Dahurian BirchAlnus incana Betula davurica SOLD OUT SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2019) 
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.
Dahurian Birch is a rare and interesting ornamental with curling bark. This tree is the first to sprout on bare land and is tolerant of dry, gravelly, and infertile soils. Dahurian Birch can grow in industrial areas or exposed land as long as it has full sunlight. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSDAHURIAN BIRCH QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
4a
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Height:
14 m (45 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
7 m (22 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Bark:
showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
asian black birch
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |