Common Alder Hedging 80-100cm | Bare Root for Wet Sites

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bare root hedging, 80-100cm: A fast-growing, native UK plant designed for wet, boggy, or waterlogged soils. Its dense root system stabilizes soil and encourages biodiversity, supporting wildlife like finches. Grows 40–60cm per year under ideal garden conditions. Suitable for partial shade or full sun.

Key Specifications

• Supplied Height: 80-100cm bare root saplings
• Soil Tolerance: Thrives in moist, boggy, waterlogged ground
• Wildlife Impact: Attracts birds and supports habitats
• Native Range: UK deciduous species
• Growth Rate: 40–60cm/year
• Planting Aspect: Sunny or partially shaded sites

FAQs

• What’s the best hedge for boggy areas? Alnus glutinosa is ideal for challenging, wet ground.
• Will it help with erosion in waterlogged soils? Yes—dense roots stabilize and bind soils.
• Does it attract wildlife? Supports birds, insects, and small mammals.
• How fast does it grow? 40–60cm annually, faster than many native options.
• Where should it be planted? Performs in full sun or partial shade, always in moist soil.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.