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River Alder vs Water Birch (Red Birch)Alnus incana Betula occidentalis ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
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 Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSWATER BIRCH (RED BIRCH) QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
4a
Height:
8 m (25 ft)
Height:
12 m (40 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
8 m (25 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Bark:
non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
short
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
red birch
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |