Common alder trees

(Alnus glutinosa)

Also known as alder, black alder, European alder

Picture of a cell grown Common alder trees

from £2.52

Alder is a native, fast growing tree with shiny dark green leaves. It produces catkins between February and early spring. Avoid planting in shallow, chalk soils. Alder is perfectly adept to wetter or poor-quality soils and tolerates flooding.

Height	Unit Price	Discount 30+	Provenance	Quantity
40cm-60cm	£3.60	-30% £2.52	403
60cm-90cm	£3.70	-30% £2.59	403

Height 40cm-60cm Provenance 403 £3.60 each or £2.52 when buying 30+ trees

Height 60cm-90cm Provenance 403 £3.70 each or £2.59 when buying 30+ trees

Free delivery to UK Mainland all year round

We offer FREE delivery within 5 working days direct to your door! We have a minimum order quantity of 10 trees of any combination. Currently we are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland.

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The professionals' first choice.

Extended planting season - our trees can be planted almost all year round.
Excellent survival rates - we supply our trees with complete root systems to ensure plants establish quickly leading to a healthy tree.
Easy handling - can be stored outside for short periods of time, prior to planting

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Provenance

All our trees can be traced back to a provenance within the British Isles. We proudly highlight this so that you can make an informed decision when choosing which trees to buy. The provenance of the seed source is becoming increasingly important as we understand more about our environment and tree health. Our stock is predominantly grown from seeds sourced from the south of England.

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Fact Sheet

Foliage: Deciduous
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Wet
Soil Type: Loam, Sand, Clay
Growth each year: 40 - 60 cm
Maximum height: 25 - 30 m
Maximum spread: 8 - 10 m
Time to fully grow: 50 - 70 years

Close up of common alder tree leaves in a woodland

"Alder trees arrived in good condition and have been planted to make a hedge. They are all growing well despite the hot weather, I would highly recommend Saplingbox!" - Adrian W

"I just want to tell you I am delighted with not only the amazing service of Sapling Box but also for the high quality of the Saplings I received. I’ve potted them until the Autumn when I will transplant them in my paddock and they are all thriving and growing on nicely. If only all on line firms offered such a wonderful service. Thanking you once again and I wish your business every success in these difficult times and in the future." - Janice

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