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Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa

Shepherdia canadensis

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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.

Canadian Buffalo Berry is a native deciduous shrub found throughout North America. This hardy, medium-sized shrub will tolerate poor soil conditions and produces attractive, edible–though very bitter–red fruit.

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Canadian Buffaloberry Quick Facts

Zone: 1a

Height: 7 m (23 ft)

Height: 3 m (10 ft)

Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)

Light: any

Light: partial shade, full sun

Moisture: any

Moisture: dry, normal

Growth rate: fast

Life span: short

Suckering: high

Suckering: none

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Foliage: dark green with silver undersides

Flowers: tiny, red

Berries: red bitter berries (edible)

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: yes

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: yes

Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Other Names: american green alder

Other Names: canada buffalo berry, canada buffaloberry, canadian buffaloberry, foam berry, foamberry, russet buffaloberry, soap berry, soapberry, soopolallie

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Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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Green Alder vs Canadian Buffaloberry

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