Alder 150/180cm bare root Alnus glutinosa

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Alder hedging (Alnus glutinosa) is a unique plant that perfectly adapts to wetter or poor-quality soils. Alder hedging is a wildlife magnet, supporting many native species of birds and insects throughout the year.
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  • NATIVE
  • FAST GROWING
  • HAS FLOWERS (White)
  • Is Grazing Animal Friendly
  • Planting Conditions: Sunny, wet or very wet soil, sheltered or exposed, coastal or inland
  • Growth Rate: Fast | 60cm+ a year
  • Height: up to 2-5m high
  • Bare root plants are shown in winter dormancy as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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SKU ALN-BR-150/180
No. Plants (5 per metre)
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£47.45

Alnus glutinosa

Alder hedging is a fast-growing deciduous hedge plant that boasts long catkins in the springtime and small, woody cones throughout the autumn. Alder has a dense, leafy screen that means it makes a wonderful habitat for wildlife such as butterflies and birds, as well as caterpillars, moths and more than 90 other insect and small bird species.

As well as being wildlife-friendly, Alder hedging is a fantastically adaptable plant that can thrive in wet and poor-quality soils - it can even tolerate prolonged periods standing in water of up to 30cm deep. This means it is a good choice for coastal positions and other waterside locations, such as around lakes and rivers. If your garden has a tendency to become waterlogged, Alder is a perfect choice of hedge.

Alder prefers sun or semi-shaded conditions for optimum growth and makes an effective screen to shield other plants from harsh weather conditions. Due to its dense foliage, Alder makes a highly effective windbreak.

Alder hedging can be planted as a single-species hedge or can be combined with other native species. Alder converts nitrogen from the air into soil-based nitrates, that can fertilise both the Alder hedging itself and the plants around it, which is why it thrives even in poor soils.

If you still require help on choosing the right hedge plant for your outdoor area, please call Hedges Direct on 01257 263 873 or email [email protected]

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