Moisture-loving and Interesting Looking Catkins and Strobiles
- Our assortment of trees and plants come from specialty growers across the United States. Please expect orders with numerous items or selections to be delivered over several days as a result.
- Our assortment of trees and plants come from specialty growers across the United States. Please expect orders with numerous items or selections to be delivered over several days as a result.
A soggy, neglected part of your property becomes a bird oasis with Smooth Alder! This moisture-loving native tree plays a key role in wetland habitats. Its vigorous root system stabilizes the soil, and its seeds, buds, and catkins (male flowers) provide nourishment to a variety of songbirds, such as pine siskins, goldfinches, sparrows, redpolls, and crossbills. Gamebirds like ruffed grouse and woodcocks also feed on the seeds. In addition, insectivorous birds seek out Alders for the vast array of insects—especially moth caterpillars—that the foliage supports. This includes backyard beauties like bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, and warblers. -May Benefit & Attract: Thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens.
-The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
-This bird-friendly native trees provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
-All Audubon® branded trees are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
Product Details
- Alnus serrulata
- Live plant material, potting medium, #3 nursery pot
- Hardiness zones 4-9
- Bloom – Pale Yellow
- Prefers well-draining soil, wet conditions, supplemental fertilization
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Let soil dry out in between waterings, loves moist soils.
- Mature size 10-20′ tall, 8-15′ wide
- Matures in spring
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