Trees for Sale:
Alder - Alnus glutinosa
Price: £
129.00
Choose your tree by using video tabs at the top: the tree number will automatically appear here.
Sorry, no other sizes available
Order 10 more tree(s) OF ANY VARIETY to qualify for our substantial 10+ discount price.
Alnus glutinosa is a tree which is native to the UK.
It is a tough contender which is capable of thriving in all soils, even poor ones, and tolerates air pollution.
This tree is tolerant of boggy and damp areas, owing to the fact its natural habit is just that; boggy land and river banks. This quality makes Alnus glutinosa a super species to choose for planting in ground liable for flooding and is capable of surviving many weeks with its roots submerged in water.
The Common Alder is a tree of Medium size, has a conically shaped crown, produces yellow catkins in March and is a superb host to a diverse range of wildlife. This tree is a tough and vigorous contender, making a great addition to any native planting mix.
Mature height: 15-20m
| Species | : | Alnus glutinosa |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Alder, Common Alder |
| Genus | : | Alnus |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
| Tree Features | : | Small Leaves, Yellow Catkins |
| Seasons of Interest | : | Spring Interest |
| Tolerances | : | Pollution resistant |
| Shape | : | Pyramidal |
| Soil Type | : | Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Alkaline Soil, Chalk Soil, Dry Soil, Moist Soil |
| Mature Size | : | Medium to Large (15-20m) |
| Tree uses | : | Woodland Sites, Cold Exposed Sites, Damp Sites, Light Sandy Sites, Avenue Trees, Parkland Trees, Screening Trees |
Example Video:
Alnus glutinosa - Alder
Example Alder tree video that you can preview online before buying. You select the Alnus glutinosa you prefer from the available video tabs at the top of this page. The tree for sale you actually buy and we deliver will be the tree in the video you watch and add to your shopping cart, from there just checkout and it's yours.
Watch our easy to follow video tree planting guide using a "Barcham Trees Planting Kit".
We recommend that you buy a "planting kit" with every tree you order.
Shopping cart
The cart is empty
How to Qualify for Great Savings!
Don't forget about our substantial discount for orders of 10 or more trees. You can select ANY MIX of trees to qualify.
Don't Forget These...
Most Popular
Photinia fraseri Red Robin
Photinia Red Robin is an attractive, mop headed version of the well known garden shrub. This ...
Amelanchier arborea Robin Hill
Amelanchier arborea Robin Hill trees have the significant benefit of providing some interest at ...
Cedrus deodara
In southern Europe the Deodar Cedar is grown for its timber parts, however in Britain it is ...
Betula albosinensis Fascination
Like all Birch trees this one is notable for its attractive bark which is rich orange-red or ...
Fagus sylvatica Purpurea
Sometimes wrongly referred to as ‘Copper Beech’, this purple leaved Beech is a cultivar rather ...
Betula utilis Jacquemontii
It offers stunning white bark, architectural shape and uniformity, is effective as a standard ...
Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze
Acer x freemanii Autumn Blaze is a stunning cultivar of a naturally occurring hybrid of Acer ...
Betula utilis Jacquemontii
It offers stunning white bark, architectural shape and uniformity, is effective as a standard ...
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer is an extremely popular deciduous tree which is often planted for ...
Ligustrum japonicum
This tree has foliage which is long and pointed and a glossy dark green in colour. In the South ...
Alnus glutinosa Laciniata
The foliage is finely cut around the edges and looks super against a bright blue sky. This ...
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer is an extremely popular deciduous tree which is often planted for ...