True Root Nursery
Potted Speckled Alder Seedling
Potted Speckled Alder Seedling
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Alnus incana (likely subsp. rugosa)
History: Native to large portions of the Northern Hemisphere including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, this widespread tree is often divided into six subspecies. We likely offer Alnus incana subsp. rugosa but with seedlings it is hard to say for sure. Indigenous people have used these trees for medicine and dyes, and they can also be used for erosion control. This subspecies in general is unique for its cold hardiness and ability to fix nitrogen, making it a useful companion plant in permaculture settings.
Why We Grow It: Named for the white lenticels that dot the reddish-gray bark, Speckled Alders can make a useful addition to a permaculture with their ability to fix nitrogen. However, keep an eye on this tree as it tends to spread via suckering (sending up new shoots) and layering (branches rooting into the ground) and can form dense thickets.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Fixing nitrogen, wildlife habitat, erosion control
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Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 2
Soil Preference: Fairly adaptable but prefers wet soils
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Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Tree reaches 15-20m tall, vigorous, tends to sucker and form thickets
Shipping vs. Pick Up
Shipping vs. Pick Up
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Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of trees across Canada (except BC due to CFIA regulations). We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courrier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.
Pick-up: We also have thousands of trees picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc. We really appreciate if you can make an appointment to pick up, then we can be as organized as possible during our busy season.
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
30cm+
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