Green Alder vs Russian Almond - TreeTime.ca

Green Alder vs Russian Almond

Prunus tenella

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

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Russian Almond
Green Alder

Russian Almond is a low maintenance, short, slightly suckering shrub. It is covered with attractive, bright pink flowers in early spring before its foliage emerges.

This hardy species forms dense thickets attracts wildlife. Russian Almond prefers full sun and well-drained soils, but can tolerate moist soils.

The nuts it produces are quite attractive but very small. They are bitter and possibly toxic in large quantities.

Check out our YouTube channel video of the Russian Almond here.

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.

Russian Almond Quick Facts

Green Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flowers: bright pink
Nuts: small fuzzy nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: dwarf russian almond
Other Names: mountain alder, sitka alder