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Green Alder vs NannyberryAlnus crispa Viburnum lentago SOLD OUT NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2020) 
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.
Nannyberry is a hardy shrub known for attracting wildlife. Its clusters of white flowers and tasty berries are suitable for bees, birds, and other animals. GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTSNANNYBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
2b
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
any
Light:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
red
Berries:
red to purple
Flowers:
white
Bark:
gray and scaly
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
50 years
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
medium
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:
sheepberry, sweet viburnum
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |