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Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa

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Alder Hedging Plants (Alnus glutinosa) provide a resilient, native solution for creating natural boundaries, windbreaks, and privacy screens. With rapid growth, adaptability to wet conditions, and valuable ecological benefits, Alder hedging enhances both the beauty and sustainability of your garden.

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Bare Root (10 sizes)

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15-30cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£0.76 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£0.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£0.68 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£0.64 each
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Current price Β£0.79each

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15-30cm

Β£0.79 each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£1.23 each
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20% off50–99 plantsΒ£1.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£0.97 each
Current price Β£1.29each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm

Β£1.29 each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£1.71 each
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15% off20–49 plantsΒ£1.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£1.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£1.35 each
Current price Β£1.79each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm

Β£1.79 each

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70-90cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£2.09 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£1.98 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£1.87 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£1.76 each
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Current price Β£2.19each

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70-90cm

Β£2.19 each

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90-110cm Β· Bare Root

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Current price Β£2.49each

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90-110cm

Β£2.49 each

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110-130cm Β· Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plantsΒ£2.66 each
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Current price Β£2.79each

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110-130cm

Β£2.79 each

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130-150cm Β· Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.04 each
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15% off20–49 plantsΒ£2.72 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£2.56 each
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Current price Β£3.19each

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130-150cm

Β£3.19 each

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150-170cm Β· Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.99 each
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Current price Β£4.19each

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150-170cm

Β£4.19 each

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170-200cm Β· Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plantsΒ£8.36 each
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15% off20–49 plantsΒ£7.48 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£7.04 each
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Current price Β£8.79each

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170-200cm

Β£8.79 each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 200-250cm, Bare Root

200-250cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£18.81 each
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Current price Β£19.79each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 200-250cm, Bare Root

200-250cm

Β£19.79 each

Pot Grown (10 sizes)

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15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.61 each
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Current price Β£3.79each

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15-30cm

Β£3.79 each

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30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£6.46 each
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Current price Β£6.79each

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30-50cm

Β£6.79 each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£8.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£8.10 each
Current price Β£10.79each

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus Glutinosa – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£10.79 each

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70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£16.91 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£16.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£15.13 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£14.24 each
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Current price Β£17.79each

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70-90cm

Β£17.79 each

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90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£29.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£27.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£26.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£24.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£23.10 each
Current price Β£30.79each

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90-110cm

Β£30.79 each

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110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£41.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£39.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£37.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£35.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£32.85 each
Current price Β£43.79each

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110-130cm

Β£43.79 each

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130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£62.51 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£59.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£55.93 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£52.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£49.35 each
Current price Β£65.79each

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130-150cm

Β£65.79 each

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150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£83.41 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£79.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£74.63 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£70.24 each
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Current price Β£87.79each

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150-170cm

Β£87.79 each

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170-200cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£125.21 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£118.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£112.03 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£105.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£98.85 each
Current price Β£131.79each

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170-200cm

Β£131.79 each

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200-250cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£167.01 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£158.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£149.43 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£140.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£131.85 each
Current price Β£175.79each

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200-250cm

Β£175.79 each

Root Ball (4 sizes)

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170-200cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£74.86 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£70.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£66.98 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£63.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£59.10 each
Current price Β£78.79each

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170-200cm

Β£78.79 each

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200-250cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£125.21 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£118.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£112.03 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£105.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£98.85 each
Current price Β£131.79each

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200-250cm

Β£131.79 each

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250-300cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£250.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£237.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£224.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£211.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£197.85 each
Current price Β£263.79each

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250-300cm

Β£263.79 each

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300-350cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£458.66 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£434.52 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£410.38 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£386.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£362.10 each
Current price Β£482.79each

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300-350cm

Β£482.79 each

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Full Description

Alder Hedging Plants (Alnus glutinosa) provide a resilient, native solution for creating natural boundaries, windbreaks, and privacy screens. With rapid growth, adaptability to wet conditions, and valuable ecological benefits, Alder hedging enhances both the beauty and sustainability of your garden.

Alder Hedging Plants - Alnus glutinosa

Our Alder Hedging Plants offer a versatile and hardy solution for creating natural boundaries in your garden. Featuring Alnus glutinosa, also known as Common Alder, these plants are ideal for establishing a fast-growing, native hedge that thrives in challenging conditions. Sold individually, Alder hedging plants allow you to shape and develop your hedge over time, making them different from pre-shaped Hedging Elements, one-meter Hedging Units for instant coverage, and thin Hedging Screens trained on frames. Alder provides a robust, adaptable hedge that enhances your outdoor space with both beauty and ecological benefits.
Features of Alder
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree known for its ability to thrive in wet or poorly drained soils. Its rounded, dark green leaves appear early in spring, providing dense coverage throughout the growing season before turning yellow in autumn. Alder's distinctive catkins appear in early spring, adding ornamental interest. This native species also has nitrogen-fixing roots, which improve soil fertility and benefit other nearby plants. Alder hedging can reach significant heights quickly, making it suitable for taller screens, windbreaks, and natural-looking boundaries.
Benefits for Nature
Alder hedging supports local wildlife by creating habitats for birds and insects. Its dense foliage offers nesting spots for birds, while the catkins provide an early food source for pollinators. As a native tree, Alder plays an important role in supporting biodiversity, encouraging a variety of wildlife to thrive. The nitrogen-fixing ability of Alder also enhances the soil quality, making it a valuable addition to environmentally conscious landscaping projects.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
Alder hedging works well in various landscaping styles, especially in naturalistic or woodland-themed gardens. It provides effective windbreaks and privacy screens, making it an excellent choice for rural properties or areas prone to harsh weather. You can also use Alder to create a boundary along waterways or damp areas where other plants may struggle. Its fast growth ensures quick results, while regular pruning allows you to manage its height and shape to fit your garden's needs.
Preferred Conditions
Alder grows exceptionally well in wet, heavy, or poorly drained soils, making it ideal for challenging sites. It also tolerates a variety of soil types, including loam, clay, and sandy soils. Although it prefers full sun for optimal growth, it can tolerate partial shade. Alder is highly resilient and tolerates harsh conditions, including exposure to wind and flooding. Regular pruning will help maintain its shape and encourage denser foliage, particularly when grown as a hedge.
Fun Fact
Alder wood has been used for centuries due to its water-resistant properties. It was traditionally used for building bridges, foundations, and even the famous Venetian canal supports. In folklore, Alder was considered a protective tree that could ward off evil spirits.
Summary
Alder Hedging Plants (Alnus glutinosa) provide a resilient, native solution for creating natural boundaries, windbreaks, and privacy screens. With rapid growth, adaptability to wet conditions, and valuable ecological benefits, Alder hedging enhances both the beauty and sustainability of your garden.
Disclaimer
The appearance and growth rate of your Alder Hedging Plants may vary depending on the planting site and maintenance practices. Regular pruning and suitable care will help keep the hedge healthy and attractive.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Bare Root β€” 170-200cm, 150-170cm, 200-250cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-5 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root β€” 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 4-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 200-250cm, 170-200cm, 150-170cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 300-350cm, 250-300cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-2 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 200-250cm, 170-200cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.

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Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Bare Root β€” 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root β€” 150-170cm, 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery
Bare Root β€” 200-250cm: Van Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 200-250cm: Van Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 170-200cm, 150-170cm, 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm: Pallet Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery
Root Ball β€” 300-350cm, 250-300cm, 200-250cm: Van Delivery
Root Ball β€” 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery

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Important information

No specific poisoning hazard was identified for this plant in the sources reviewed. Grow it as an ornamental and discourage children and pets from eating it.

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