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River Alder vs Black HawthornAlnus incana Crataegus douglasii SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
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.
Black Hawthorn is a versatile plant that is native to wetlands and other areas with moist soils, but can also tolerate dry soils. This plant can be grown as a short shrub, or a tree reaching 30 feet tall. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSBLACK HAWTHORN QUICK FACTS
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Fall colour:
yellow to red
Berries:
purplish-black pomes
Flowers:
white
Bark:
brown to gray
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
crataegus columbiana, douglas hawthorn, douglas' thornapple
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