Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
alder buckthorn flower (Frangula alnus)
alder buckthorn berries (Frangula alnus)
Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus) Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus) alder buckthorn flower (Frangula alnus) alder buckthorn berries (Frangula alnus)

Bare Root Alder Buckthorn
(Frangula Alnus)

Alder Buckthorn produces dark, black berries that have a reputation for making the perfect dues and pigments.

Bare root Alder Buckthorn plants are only available and ready to plant in November - March, but can be pre-ordered at any time outside of the bare root season.

Alder Buckthorn's bark is dark brown, but when the inner bark is exposed, it has a much brighter, yellow colour. Unlike common buckthorn, Alder's maroon stems and branches are much smoother and have zero thorns.

One key thing to notice on Alder Buckthorn hedging is its perfectly alternating leaves along their twigs, with lateral veins. The hairy buds during Wintertime are a distinct Alder feature too!

As this is a bare root plant, you will need to plant it as soon as possible after delivery as the roots are tender and cannot be left to dry out.

  • Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 3-6m Tall
  • Soil type: Chalky, wet
  • Exposure: Exposed, windy, coastal
  • Aspect: Damp shade, dry shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

As soon as you receive your bare root plant, place it into a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. The roots must be wet when planted.

If necessary, prune your Alder Buckthorn plant near the end of Winter or beginning of Spring. All you will need to do is remove any dead, diseased, crossing, or congested shoots- those that are growing out of the desired shape can also be pruned out. You will not need to carry out a pruning routine.

We do recommend adding some mulch and feed, however, after pruning. This will maintain overall health.

Find out more about planting Bare Roots >>

Berries

Berries

Tall

Tall

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White Flower

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  • 60/90cm
    60/90cm 5-7 per m
    £1.68
    £42.00
    This product has a minimum order quantity of 25
  • 60/90cm x 50
    60/90cm x 50 5-7 per m
    £84.00
    £84.00
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  • 60/90cm x 100
    60/90cm x 100 5-7 per m
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  • 60/90cm x 250
    60/90cm x 250 5-7 per m
    £330.00
    £330.00
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Alder Buckthorn produces dark, black berries that have a reputation for making the perfect dues and pigments.

Bare root Alder Buckthorn plants are only available and ready to plant in November - March, but can be pre-ordered at any time outside of the bare root season.

Alder Buckthorn's bark is dark brown, but when the inner bark is exposed, it has a much brighter, yellow colour. Unlike common buckthorn, Alder's maroon stems and branches are much smoother and have zero thorns.

One key thing to notice on Alder Buckthorn hedging is its perfectly alternating leaves along their twigs, with lateral veins. The hairy buds during Wintertime are a distinct Alder feature too!

As this is a bare root plant, you will need to plant it as soon as possible after delivery as the roots are tender and cannot be left to dry out.

  • Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 3-6m Tall
  • Soil type: Chalky, wet
  • Exposure: Exposed, windy, coastal
  • Aspect: Damp shade, dry shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

As soon as you receive your bare root plant, place it into a bucket of water for at least 2 hours. The roots must be wet when planted.

If necessary, prune your Alder Buckthorn plant near the end of Winter or beginning of Spring. All you will need to do is remove any dead, diseased, crossing, or congested shoots- those that are growing out of the desired shape can also be pruned out. You will not need to carry out a pruning routine.

We do recommend adding some mulch and feed, however, after pruning. This will maintain overall health.

Find out more about planting Bare Roots >>

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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