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River Alder vs SpicebushAlnus incana Lindera benzoin 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.
The Spicebush is an unique ornamental shrub that blooms with vibrant yellow flowers and bright green foliage. The foliage goes from green to yellow in the autumn, adding fall interest to your garden.The plant is dioecious, meaning that you will need male and female plants in order to harvest it’s red berries. Berries are only produced on female plants. The berries themselves aren’t that sweet, and are mostly enjoyed by birds and other wildlife. RIVER ALDER QUICK FACTSSPICEBUSH QUICK FACTS
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
red
Flowers:
greenish yellow
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
slow
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
low
Other Names:
benjamin bush, common spicebush, northern spicebush, wild allspice
Tags:
Alder, All Items, Native Alberta Plants, Native British Columbia Plants, Native Manitoba Plants, Native New Brunswick Plants, Native Newfoundland Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Northwest Territories Plants, Native Nova Scotia Plants, Native Nunavut Plants, Native Ontario Plants, Native Prince Edward Island Plants, Native Quebec Plants, Native Saskatchewan Plants, Native Yukon Plants, Nitrogen Fixing, Shrubs, Waterside and Riparian Zone Plants
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