Grey Alder / Aldus Incana
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Leaves are green,hairy,pointed and 5cm across with grey below. 10cm red/yellow catkins form on the plants which also produce 2cm brown woody cones.
Growing Details
Common Name: Common alder
Genus: Alnus
Species: Incana
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy, tolerant to all but chalky soils
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist, Boggy
Height: 25m
Spread: 1m
Time to plant seeds: October to April
Description
Grey and Italian Alder are particularly suited to wind protection for orchards
The hedge can be trimmed into any shape or size and will tolerate most conditions including shade and exposed areas.
The plants have been grown in the nursery for 2 years(1+1) and will have an excellent root system ready for planting.Plant 30-60cm(1-2 ft) apart depending on how thick you want your hedge to be.
24-36 INCHES / 60-90CM
BARE ROOTED
ORDER NOW AT A 5% DISCOUNT FOR OCTOBER DELIVERY
Delivery of these plants will be from October to April during the dormant season.Due to the the large volume of orders at the start of the season,they will be dispatched on a first orderd first dispatched basis.
