River Alder

Alnus incana

Plant Category: trees

Light Conditions:

Sun to Shade

Soil Conditions:

Moist

Chinook Exposure:

Versatile

Size:

26' T & 20' W

Bloom Period:

Male flowers are small in winter, expand to 3 inches long in spring.

Bloom Colour:

Early catkins are purple, then turn yellow with pollen.

Growth Habit:

Multi stemmed to 8m tall

Spreads By:

Seed

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Dark green furrowed leaf, small, attractive persistent catkins. Smooth, attractive grey bark. Small footprint and upright form. Great for screening or shade. Can take extra moisture if present but not a requirement for success.

Found in Nature: Found along rivers and streams throughout Alberta.

Distribution: Seed sourced near Cochrane.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.