Alnus glutinosa (Common alder)

Alnus glutinosa (Common alder)

Fast growing hedging plant. Produces yellow catkins followed by cones which are eaten by birds in winter. 40-80cm bare root plant supplied.
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Alnus glutinosa (Common alder) Alnus glutinosa (Common alder)
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Flowering Time

  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Key Product Information

Season Interest Spring
Flower Colour N/A
Foliage Colour Green
Delivery Delivery within 28 days
Season Interest

Spring

Flower Colour

N/A

Foliage Colour

Green

Delivery within 28 days

Plant Size

  • Part Shade
  • Sun
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Butterfly
  • Prune regularly to keep shape/size
  • 50cm
Planting

Plant in moisture retentive soil, along with a little peat/humus surrounding the roots firmly.

Soil Type

Suitable for all soil-types, even waterlogged soil

Plant out as soon as possible, in well dug prepared soil and in full sun or partial shade. As the tree begins to established grow quickly proper staking may be required to hold and maintain a compact shape for the purpose of acting as a hedge or scre
Prune back regularly in Spring to keep at a controllable height/shape. The annual growth of this variety is approx 40-45cm per year. Make sure to keep well watered throughout the first few years after planting, avoiding the roots drying out.
  • Information
  • Flowering Time

    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

    Key Product Information

    Season Interest Spring
    Flower Colour N/A
    Foliage Colour Green
    Delivery Delivery within 28 days
    Season Interest

    Spring

    Flower Colour

    N/A

    Foliage Colour

    Green

    Delivery

    Delivery within 28 days

    Plant Size

    • Part Shade
    • Sun
    • Attracts Birds
    • Attracts Butterfly
    • Prune regularly to keep shape/size
    • 50cm
    Planting

    Plant in moisture retentive soil, along with a little peat/humus surrounding the roots firmly.

    Soil Type

    Suitable for all soil-types, even waterlogged soil

  • Instructions
  • Plant out as soon as possible, in well dug prepared soil and in full sun or partial shade. As the tree begins to established grow quickly proper staking may be required to hold and maintain a compact shape for the purpose of acting as a hedge or scre
  • Cultural Instructions
  • Prune back regularly in Spring to keep at a controllable height/shape. The annual growth of this variety is approx 40-45cm per year. Make sure to keep well watered throughout the first few years after planting, avoiding the roots drying out.