Smooth Alder - Alnus serrulata new 2026 Smooth Alder is a tough

Smooth Alder is a tough and hardy shrub – or small tree – ready to grow roots into whatever moist soil conditions you give it (making them great for erosion control

which explains why this native tree has a uniquely tropical feel

berries feed songbirds

and a marked improvement over the older and slightly flimsier Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata'

adding unusual color to the winter landscape

Smooth Alder - Alnus serrulata new 2026 Smooth Alder is a toughSmooth Alder is a tough and hardy shrub or small tree ready to grow roots into whatever moist soil conditions you give it (making them great for erosion control!) They produce yellow and red catkins in the spring, eventually developing into fruiting cones, which persist into winter. The leaves remain green throughout the growing season and serve as a larval host to many native butterflies. Smooth Alders can be kept tidy by occasional pruning, or let