Alnus glutinosa (Common alder)
Common Alder Hedging Plants
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Alnus glutinosa, also referred to as the Alder hedging plant, is a popular deciduous shurb with a neat column shaped, upright habit that makes this an excellent choice for hedging. It is very hardy by its natural habit making it perfect for colder pa of the country while also suitable for very wet conditions. The common alder hedge is vigorous and if left alone could grow as much as 8-12m tall, but fear not as regular prunning will easily maintain a height of 2-3m. Supplied as 40-80cm bare rooted plants depending on the time of the year. The stunning green foliage from spring through to autumn is supplemented by grey-purple bud and yellow catkins follow through late winter and early spring.
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Spring |
| Flower Colour | N/A |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
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| How Supplied | 40-80cm bare rooted plants |
| Delivery | Delivery within 28 days |
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Season Interest
Spring |
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Flower Colour
N/A |
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Foliage Colour
Green |
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How Supplied
40-80cm bare rooted plants |
Flowering Time
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 300cm |
| Mature Spread | 150cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Height Supplied | 60cm |
| Annual Growth | 300cm |
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Mature Height
300cm |
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Mature Spread
150cm |
| 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 |
| Pruning | Prune regularly to keep shape/size |
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Planting
Plant in moisture retentive soil, along with a little peat/humus surrounding the roots firmly. |
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Soil Type
Suitable for all soil-types, even waterlogged soil |
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Pruning
Prune regularly to keep shape/size |
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.
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Birds
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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- Planting & growing Instructions
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Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Spring | |
| Flower Colour | N/A | |
| Foliage Colour | Green | |
| Preferred Location |
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| Positive attributes |
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| How Supplied | 40-80cm bare rooted plants | |
| Delivery | Delivery within 28 days |
Key Product Information
|
Season Interest
Spring |
|
Flower Colour
N/A |
|
Foliage Colour
Green |
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Flowering Time
Available to buy
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 300cm |
| Mature Spread | 150cm |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Height Supplied | 60cm |
| Annual Growth | 300cm |
|
Mature Height
300cm |
|
Mature Spread
150cm |
|
Plant Spacing
50cm |
| Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. |
| Soil Type | Well drained fertile soil. |
| Pruning | Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering. |
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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 |
|
Pruning
Prune regularly to keep shape/size |
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.
