Naturally occurs in thickets on Vermont shores, where beavers use its wood and many small organisms take shelter. It tolerates sand, gravel, or mulch and fixes nitrogen in soil, which is great for neighboring plants. Great tool for repairing degraded soils. Attractive to birds in winter.
- Secondary Name:
- Speckled Alder
- Plant Type:
- Deciduous Trees
- Hardiness Zone:
- ZONE 2
- Native:
- Vermont
- Sun Exposure:
- SUN/PT SHADE
- Ultimate Plant Height:
- HT 15-25'
- Ultimate Spread:
- SP 15-25'
