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Green Alder

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

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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

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: no