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Green Alder vs Arnold HawthornAlnus crispa Crataegus arnoldiana SOLD OUT NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
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.
Arnold Hawthorn is a low-branched tree favored by wildlife and landscapers. This tree's beautiful white flowers and bright red berries make it an attractive ornamental in anyone's yard. Arnold Hawthorn is also used in windbreaks and riparian planting. GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTSARNOLD HAWTHORN QUICK FACTS
Zone:
1a
Zone:
3a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
5 m (15 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
normal
Light:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow
Berries:
red pomes about 1 cm in diameter
Flowers:
white
Bark:
gray to brown
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
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |