Common Alder Bare Root Hedge 100–125cm for Wet Soil

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) bare root hedging, supplied at 100–125cm height, is an ideal choice for wet or boggy garden areas in the UK. This fast-growing native species delivers up to 60cm annual height increase and thrives in riverbanks, waterlogged soils, or low-lying sites.

Key Features

• Supplied as: 100–125cm bare root plants
• Growth rate: Up to 60cm/year
• Ideal for: Wet gardens, river edges, flood-prone soils
• Wildlife: Attracts UK native birds and pollinators via catkins and seeds
• Erosion control: Dense root system stabilizes soil, protects riverbanks

FAQs

What is the best hedge for wet or boggy gardens?

Common Alder is especially suited to persistently moist and boggy sites, outperforming many other native hedge plants under such conditions.

How fast does Common Alder grow?

Common Alder typically achieves up to 60cm growth each year, making it one of the fastest-growing native hedging plants for rapid coverage and privacy.

Does Common Alder attract wildlife?

Yes. Its catkins and seeds provide essential resources for Siskins, bees, and other pollinators.

Can it help prevent soil erosion?

The robust root structure of Common Alder fortifies soil on slopes, riverbanks, and flood-prone zones, reducing erosion risk.

Is it suitable for partial shade?

Common Alder tolerates both full sun and partial shade, remaining healthy without direct sunlight.

Planting & Care

• Planting season: November–March (when dormant)
• Care: Water thoroughly after planting; mulch to retain moisture; no fertilizer required for native habitat establishment

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.