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Red Elderberry vs Green AlderSambucus racemosa Alnus crispa ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
Red Elderberry is an attractive, medium-sized deciduous shrub.
Green Alder is a cold hardy, native shrub. It is often planted on infertile sites so it can fix nitrogen from the air and improve the soil quality. RED ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTSGREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
1a
Height:
4 m (13 ft)
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Berries:
bright red berry like drupes
Flowers:
white panicle flowers
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Toxicity: toxic to humans
Other Names:
red elder
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |