A deciduous bushy hedging plant which responds well to trimming. Creates glossy foliage that hangs well into the autumn. Native to UK. Characteristics Flower Colour: yellow catkins Foliage Colour: glossy green turning to russet brown in autumn Approx. Growth Height: higher than 12m (40ft) Flowering Period: March Tolerance: drought tolerant, frost resistant Growing Habit: upright Hardiness: fully hardy Exposure: exposed, sheltered Rate of Growth: medium-fast Final Size if Untrimmed: medium sized tree Wildlife: Attracts bees and other insects. Arrives bare-root at a height of 45-60cm (1'6"-2ft) Alternative Options Image Price Quantity Height on Arrival Height on arrival Due to this being a living product, the height on arrival is a rough guide and may vary from plant to plant, however will have little to no bearing on the maximum potential of the product. X5 Pack 45-60cm X25 Pack 60-90cm Requirements Light Requirements: full sun, partial shade Soil Requirements: tolerates all but thin chalky soil Moisture: prefers moist Planting Planting Distance: 80-100cm (2'8"-3'4") Common Alder hedging will grow in almost all moist soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. Common Alder can be planted from November to March, when the hedge is dormant. Ensure that the area where you are going to plant the hedge is clear and weed-free. Caring and Maintenance Cut back plants to 15-30cm (6in-1ft) on planting. In first summer trim side branches lightly to encourage bushing out. In the second year (February to March) cut back growth by half. Throughout the second summer trim side branches to maintain sides that taper towards the top. In the second autumn cut the topmost branch (leading shoot') to the desired hedge height. Trim every June after that. Can be maintained at over 180cm (6ft).
