Green Alder vs Bracted Honeysuckle - TreeTime.ca

Green Alder vs Bracted Honeysuckle

Lonicera involucrata

Alnus alnobetula subsp. crispa

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Bracted Honeysuckle
Green Alder

Bracted Honeysuckle is a shade loving shrub that is distinguishable from other honeysuckles by its square stem and pointed leaves. Native to most of North America, this honeysuckle is found along swamps, rivers, riparian zones and moist wooded areas.

If you have a erosion control project in mind, consider Bracted Honeysuckle.

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.