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Green Alder vs Black CherryAlnus crispa Prunus serotina SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
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.
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
2a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |