Smooth Alder – Live Native Shrub Tree | 1 Gallon Pot Plant | Alnus serrulata | Wetland & Wildlife Landscape Plant

Add native beauty and ecological value to your landscape with Smooth Alder, a hardy multi-stemmed shrub or small tree prized for its adaptability to wet soils and naturalized settings. Also known as Tag Alder or Hazel Alder, this native species forms dense thickets with attractive branching structure, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, pond edges, streambanks, wetland restorations, wildlife habitats, and erosion control plantings.

Smooth Alder thrives in moist to swampy conditions where many other plants struggle, while also supporting native pollinators and wildlife throughout the growing season. Its dense growth habit provides shelter for birds and beneficial insects, while its ability to tolerate periodically wet soil makes it highly valuable for naturalized landscapes and ecological gardens. These healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Smooth Alder plant
✔️ 1 gallon pot plant
✔️ Native wetland shrub or small tree
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Smooth Alder
Botanical Name: Alnus serrulata
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Moist to wet soil; adaptable to boggy conditions
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 8–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Best suited for landscape planting

💡 Care Tip: Ideal for rain gardens, wetland edges, and erosion-prone areas where moisture-loving native plants are needed. Pruning suckers can help maintain a more compact form if desired.