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Green Alder vs Witch Hazel
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa
Hamamelis virginiana
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.
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.
Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub, or small tree, with a short trunk, bearing numerous spreading, crooked branches.
The seeds grow in a long, wooden pod with two to four seeds per pod. Upon ripening, the pods burst, firing the seeds up to 30km an hour.
The leaf and bark extract of Witch Hazel has been used as a remedy to common ailments such as inflammation, bruises and much more for many centuries.
Green Alder Quick Facts
Witch Hazel Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)