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Labrador Tea vs Green Alder
Rhododendron groenlandicum (Ledum groenlandicum)
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Labrador Tea is slow-growing evergreen shrub native to the boreal forests of Canada.
It thrives in wet, swampy conditions.
Labrador Tea has narrow, leathery, dark green leaves, topped by a cluster of white flowers in the spring. It is a perfect ornamental shrub for boggy, wet areas of your property.
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.
Green Alder is known for its smooth grey bark and attractive shiny green leaves; it is commonly used in reclamation.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Green Alder seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Labrador Tea Quick Facts
Green Alder Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested