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Green Alder vs Silverberry (Wolf Willow)Alnus crispa Elaeagnus commutata SOLD OUT SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2019) 
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.
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. GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTSSILVERBERRY (WOLF WILLOW) QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
1a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Berries:
silver drupes (edible)
Flowers:
yellow flowers in spring
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
50 years
Life span:
30 years
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
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
Other Names:
american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |