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Bearberry vs Green AlderArctostaphylos uva-ursi Alnus crispa SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Bearberry is a dwarf shrub known for its creamy pink flowers and red edible fruits.
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. BEARBERRY QUICK FACTSGREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1b
Zone:
1a
Height:
0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Berries:
many small red berry-like drupes
Flowers:
small, purple-white
Growth rate:
slow
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
kinnikinnick, mealberry, sandberry
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |