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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Alder Tree. Fast growing and tough trees that will tolerate any soil except shallow chalk. Thrives in damp ground, even waterlogged. Excellent for shelter belts and good for coppicing. Often seen along riverbanks.
Cut Leaved Alder
The most ornamental and graceful form with deeply, fine cut leaves. Purple male catkins in autumn.
Golden Alder
Deciduous tree with yellowish-green leaves. Ideal for coppicing. Stunning glossy, bright golden bark in winter.
Italian Alder
Fast growing with neat conical shape. Glossy, deep green, heart-shaped leaves. Showy, long greenish-yellow catkins.
Common Alder
Conical shaped tree with dark fissured bark, dark green, serrated edged leaves. Catkins appear February-April
Alder
Yellow leaves in May, catkins in March and small cone-like fruits in autumn. Ideal for areas prone to waterlogging.
Hardy, graceful tree with finely cut, slate green foliage, turning yellow in autumn. Produces catkins and cones.
Japanese Alder
Native to Japan, should make a multi-stemmed tree. Deciduous but leaves remain until December.
Spaeth Alder
Long yellow catkins in spring, glossy serrated leaves in summer turning shades of yellow/orange in autumn.