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Green Alder vs Dwarf Arctic WillowAlnus crispa Salix purpurea Nana
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. Dwarf Arctic Willow is a beautiful ornamental shrub that attracts butterflies. It grows into a low dense, rounded shrub with slender purple stems. The Dwarf Arctic Willow has bluish-green foliage throughout the season and stunning when planted as an artistic hedge. Cold hardy and juglone tolerant, this shrub will make a nice addition to your urban garden. GREEN ALDER QUICK FACTSDWARF ARCTIC WILLOW QUICK FACTS
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Lowest Price:
$11.99
Zone:
1a
Zone:
4a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Height:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
any
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
50 years
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
high
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:
dwarf blue leaf arctic willow, dwarf purple osier, purple willow, Salix purpurea Gracilis
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |