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Sandbar Willow vs Green AlderSalix exigua Alnus crispa SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Sandbar Willow is a deciduous species native to much of North America. This mid-sized, fast-growing shrub can be found in very wet areas, making it an ideal plan to use in a wet area with erosion risk.
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. SANDBAR WILLOW QUICK FACTSGREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
1a
Height:
4 m (13 ft)
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
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:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |