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River Alder vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Alnus incana

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

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River Alder
Round Leaf Hawthorn

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.

Unlike the other alder varieties, River Alder is attractive enough to be included in riverside plantings by municipal and provincial park organizations.

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTS

ROUND LEAF HAWTHORN QUICK FACTS

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 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
Flowers: showy white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none