🌳 Buy Grey Alder Saplings – Hardy Trees for Tough Soils
The Grey Alder (Alnus incana) is a resilient, fast-growing deciduous tree ideal for planting in poor or damp ground. Native to Scandinavia and central Europe, this tree has been used across the UK for over 200 years due to its soil-improving qualities and ability to grow where other species struggle. These saplings are perfect for woodland planting, rewilding projects, or challenging ground such as embankments or old landfill sites.
The Grey Alder features dark green leaves with silvery undersides, yellow-brown catkins in late winter, and small, cone-like fruits in summer. It also fixes nitrogen in the soil—making it valuable for improving ground conditions for future planting. Popular with wildlife, the Grey Alder attracts insects, birds, and small mammals.
Our Grey Alder saplings are currently 20–40cm tall and suitable for planting all year round.
Key Features:
- Supplied as healthy saplings, approx. 20–40cm tall
- Tolerates poor, dry or wet soils
- Improves soil by fixing nitrogen
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Attractive dark green leaves with grey undersides
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Catkins appear before leaves in early spring
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Medium-sized deciduous tree
- Great for rewilding, slopes, or restoration projects
- Supports a wide range of UK wildlife
🌱 Strengthen your landscape with these tough and wildlife-friendly Grey Alder tree saplings !
