Green Alder vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Green Alder vs Snowball Viburnum

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

Viburnum opulus roseum

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Green Alder
Snowball Viburnum

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.

Snowball Viburnum is a popular ornamental shrub with prolific flowering. This plant is prized for its round clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, delighting children and adults. In fall, its leaves turn vibrant shades of red.

Snowball Viburnum is sought after as a single accent shrub, but can also make a dense hedge or privacy screen.

Green Alder Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3b
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purplish-red
Flowers: white
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree