Grey Alder vs Rose Glow Barberry - TreeTime.ca

Grey Alder vs Rose Glow Barberry

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

Alnus incana

CUSTOM GROW

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Rose Glow Barberry
Grey Alder

Rose Glow Barberry is a cold hardy, drought tolerant shrub. It has attractive, mottled foliage that ranges from red, pink, green, and white, maturing to deep maroon.

Rose Glow Barberry has sharp thorns, so be careful when you're handling this shrub. These thorns are what make Rose Glow Barberry an excellent hedge plant as they deter rabbit and deer.

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.

Note: We use Grey Alder for Alnus incana. This species is also known by many other common names, including River Alder, Speckled Alder, and others. Please confirm the scientific name to ensure you are ordering the correct plant.

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

Grey Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: pink/purple flower
Fruit: small catkins
Cones: small brown cones
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: hoary alder, river alder, speckled alder