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Green Alder vs Pygmy CaraganaAlnus crispa Caragana pygmaea 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.
Pygmy Caragana is a shrub that is related to Common Caragana and has a compact size that is suitable for yards with limited space. Its size is perfect for landscaping and decorative hedges, and requires little maintenance. This nitrogen fixer has fine-textured foliage and small yellow flowers. Much like Common Caragana, it is hardy and drought tolerant. GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTSPYGMY CARAGANA QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
2b
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
any
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Flowers:
prolific tiny yellow pea-like flowers
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names:
pygmy peashrub
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |