Grey Alder vs Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) - TreeTime.ca

Grey Alder vs Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood)

Cornus sericea Budds Yellow

Alnus incana

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Grey Alder

Budd's Yellow Dogwood is a select cultivar of Yellow Twig Dogwood that reaches 5 ft tall and wide. It is adaptable and disease resistant which allows it to survive in difficult areas. The striking yellow twigs will add winter interest to your landscape and contrast nicely with Red Osier Dogwood. You can also try contrasting Budd's Yellow Dogwood with more textured trees such as evergreens.

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.

Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) Quick Facts

Grey Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Foliage: yellow
Fall colour: yellow stems
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
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: budds yellow dogwood, budds yellow twig dogwood, buds yellow dogwood, buds yellow twig dogwood
Other Names: hoary alder, river alder, speckled alder