{"id":6609008099462,"title":"Speckled Alder Tree","handle":"speckled-alder","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Speckled Alder Tree (Alnus rugosa) is a deciduous tree that has been widely used throughout history for its medicinal purposes as well as in modern herbalism. It flowers in May with the seeds opening and ripening in October. This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands or difficult sites. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts fast rate of growth means that it quickly provides sheltered conditions to allow more permanent woodland trees to become established. In addition, bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree to grow well in quite poor soils it also makes some of this nitrogen available to other plants growing nearby. Alder trees also have a heavy leaf canopy and when the leaves fall in the autumn they help to build up the humus content of the soil. Alder seedlings do not compete well in shady woodland conditions and so this species gradually dies out as the other trees become established. The tree has an extensive root system and can be planted to control banks from erosion. A dark dye is obtained from the bark. Browns, through red to orange colours can be obtained from the bark. The plant growth habit is multistemmed with multiple stems from the crown. This tree grows at a fast rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEIGHT: 15-25'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWIDTH: 15-25'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade and does well in moist soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZONES: 3-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you are receiving is 1 Speckled Alder Tree, at a size of your choosing. Handle with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-09-01T13:58:39-05:00","created_at":"2021-09-01T13:45:25-05:00","vendor":"Green Thumbs Garden","type":"Shade\/Ornamental Tree","tags":["Alder Tree","beautiful blooms","beautiful color","Beautiful_Color","Beautiful_Tree","discount berry plants","Discount Flowering Trees","discount hedges","Discount Plants","Discount Shade Trees","Discount Shrubs","Discount Trees","fall blooms","fall color","fall color shrub","fall_color","fast growing","fast growing hedge","Fast Growing Ornamental Trees","fast growing shrub","Fast Growing Shrubs","fast growing shrus","Fast Shipping","Fastest Growing Hedges","Fastest Growing Shade Trees","Fastest Growing Shrubs","Fastest Growing Trees","Flat Rate Shipping","Flowering Shrub","Flowering Tree","Highest Quality Hedges","Highest Quality Plants","Highest Quality Shade Trees","Highest Quality Shrubs","Highest Quality Trees","Low Shipping","Seasonal Discounts","Tall Tall Trees"],"price":4199,"price_min":4199,"price_max":4199,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39479504208006,"title":"24-30\"","option1":"24-30\"","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GALDSPK24","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":28928432636038,"product_id":6609008099462,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-09-01T13:57:39-05:00","updated_at":"2021-09-01T13:57:39-05:00","alt":null,"width":2822,"height":2822,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder1.jpg?v=1630522659","variant_ids":[39479504208006]},"available":true,"name":"Speckled Alder Tree - 24-30\"","public_title":"24-30\"","options":["24-30\""],"price":4199,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"ALDSPCK20024","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":21297098424454,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2822,"width":2822,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder1.jpg?v=1630522659"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder1.jpg?v=1630522659","\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder2.jpg?v=1630522700"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder1.jpg?v=1630522659","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21297098424454,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2822,"width":2822,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder1.jpg?v=1630522659"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2822,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder1.jpg?v=1630522659","width":2822},{"alt":null,"id":21297101668486,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3888,"width":3888,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder2.jpg?v=1630522700"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3888,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/SpeckledAlder2.jpg?v=1630522700","width":3888}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Speckled Alder Tree (Alnus rugosa) is a deciduous tree that has been widely used throughout history for its medicinal purposes as well as in modern herbalism. It flowers in May with the seeds opening and ripening in October. This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands or difficult sites. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts fast rate of growth means that it quickly provides sheltered conditions to allow more permanent woodland trees to become established. In addition, bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree to grow well in quite poor soils it also makes some of this nitrogen available to other plants growing nearby. Alder trees also have a heavy leaf canopy and when the leaves fall in the autumn they help to build up the humus content of the soil. Alder seedlings do not compete well in shady woodland conditions and so this species gradually dies out as the other trees become established. The tree has an extensive root system and can be planted to control banks from erosion. A dark dye is obtained from the bark. Browns, through red to orange colours can be obtained from the bark. The plant growth habit is multistemmed with multiple stems from the crown. This tree grows at a fast rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEIGHT: 15-25'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWIDTH: 15-25'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade and does well in moist soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZONES: 3-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat you are receiving is 1 Speckled Alder Tree, at a size of your choosing. Handle with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}