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Green Alder vs Slough Grass

Alnus crispa

Beckmannia syzigachne

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Green Alder
Slough Grass

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.

Slough Grass is a hardy grass that will happily grow in any wet soil. It is usually found near water and is common haymaking material or forage.

Slough Grass is also useful for erosion control and land reclamation.

GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTS

SLOUGH GRASS QUICK FACTS

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: wet
Light: any
Light: full sun
Fuzz/fluff: yes
Catkins: yes
Flowers: yellowish, green
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)



Other Names: mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names: sloughgrass, western slough grass