Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) vs Red Alder - TreeTime.ca

Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) vs Red Alder

Cornus alba Budds Yellow

Alnus rubra

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Red Alder

Budd's Yellow Dogwood is a select cultivar of Yellow Twig Dogwood that reaches 5 ft tall and wide. It is adaptable and disease resistant which allows it to survive in difficult areas. The striking yellow twigs will add winter interest to your landscape and contrast nicely with Red Osier Dogwood. You can also try contrasting Budd's Yellow Dogwood with more textured trees such as evergreens.

Red Alder is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to western North America. Its fixes nitrogen, which enriches soils and supports the growth of surrounding plants. Ideal for sites with poor soil conditions, or areas disturbed by logging, construction or fire.
It provides shade in riparian areas, creating cover for fish. Its seeds and buds are eaten by birds and small mammals, while the foliage provides browse for wildlife. The catkins release clouds of pollen attracting bees and other insects.
The Red Alder gets its namesake from the rusty-red color the bark turns when bruised.

Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) Quick Facts

Red Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 5b
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Growth form: upright, rounded to conical
Spreading: seeds - medium, stump sprouting - medium
Suckering: low


Foliage: yellow
Fall colour: yellow stems
Bark: smooth, grey
Flowers: white
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: BC
Other Names: budds yellow dogwood, budds yellow twig dogwood, buds yellow dogwood, buds yellow twig dogwood
Other Names: oregon alder, pacific coast alder, western alder