The Native Alder, Alnus glutinosa, is a rapid growing European native that thrives in truly wet soil. The grayish brown bark is complemented by nutlets that mature in October and persist in pistillate catkins over winter. Alder is a good choice where a large windbreak is needed, clumps have 2 or more stems. The Native Alder is a hardy tree, surviving northern winters well, though it does better in wet sites and can be short lived if grown in dry, stressful sites.

The Alder is one of the few tree varieties that convert nitrogen from the soil atmosphere enabling it to grow and prosper even in adverse conditions. The Native Alder needs plenty of moisture to get established and will grow in heavily compacted soil if a moderate amount of water is available. The four-inch long leaves are dark green on the top and very light on the bottom. Greenish-yellow catkins with numerous tiny flowers are displayed in early spring before leaves appear. Often covered in lichen and mosses.

This tree is part of our ‘Native Bare Root Tree Pack’ which means a discount will be automatically added at check-out for you.

* Buy any 5 and receive a 15% discount
* Buy any 10 and receive a 25% discount

Details of carriage and other trees within this discount found below.

Native Tree Pack Trees:

Alder (Native)
Beech
Bird Cherry
Blackthorn
Hawthorn
Hornbeam
Field Maple
Rowan
Silver Birch
Wild Cherry

Carriage will take 1-3 days.

Trees of 120-150cm = £12.50 | Larger trees (over 150cm) = £19.50

You can order up to 20 Bare Root tees for the same carriage cost. If combined with potted trees or shrubs, carriage cost will vary.

If any questions, please do contact us directly, by phone or email.