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Green Alder
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa
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.
Green Alder Quick Facts
Zone:
1a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
any
Light:
any
Hybrid:
no
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Tags:
Alder, All Items, Deciduous Trees, Fast Growing Trees, Native Alberta Plants, Native Manitoba Plants, Native New Brunswick Plants, Native Newfoundland Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Nova Scotia Plants, Native Ontario Plants, Native Saskatchewan Plants, Native Yukon Plants, Nitrogen Fixing, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Shrubs, Urban Yards, Waterside and Riparian Zone Plants
Green Alder Quick Facts
Zone:
1a
Height:
7 m (23 ft)
Spread:
3 m (10 ft)
Moisture:
any
Light:
any
Hybrid:
no
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
mountain alder, sitka alder
Tags:
Alder, All Items, Deciduous Trees, Fast Growing Trees, Native Alberta Plants, Native Manitoba Plants, Native New Brunswick Plants, Native Newfoundland Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Nova Scotia Plants, Native Ontario Plants, Native Saskatchewan Plants, Native Yukon Plants, Nitrogen Fixing, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Shrubs, Urban Yards, Waterside and Riparian Zone Plants
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