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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.
Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.
Its silver berries remain on the branches through the winter. Silverberry is cold hardy and has some ability as a nitrogen fixer. It can grow on dry to moist sandy/gravel soils. This plant is very low maintenance.
GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS
SILVERBERRY (WOLF WILLOW) QUICK FACTS
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names:
american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
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