{"product_id":"hazel-alder","title":"Hazel Alder (Smooth Alder)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder is a hardy native shrub or small tree valued for wetland restoration, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and naturalized landscapes. Native to eastern North America, \u003cem\u003esmooth alder\u003c\/em\u003e naturally grows beside streams, ponds, rivers, and swampy areas where many traditional landscape plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable deciduous plant develops an attractive multi-stemmed, spreading form. When planted in groups, Smooth Hazel Alder can form a dense thicket that helps stabilize soil and create dependable cover for wildlife. Its ability to tolerate wet ground makes it an excellent wholesale choice for restoration contractors, municipalities, landscape professionals, conservation projects, and large residential plantings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlnus serrulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Alder, Hazel Alder, Tag Alder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy planting zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading, and multi-stemmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet clay or loamy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic to neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous native shrub or small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Beauty Through Several Seasons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder brings a relaxed, natural appearance to the landscape. Its oval green leaves have finely serrated edges, prominent veins, and lighter-colored undersides. The foliage creates a full, textured canopy throughout spring and summer before developing warm yellow, orange, or brown tones in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, yellowish-brown male catkins appear in late winter or early spring, often before the leaves emerge. Smaller reddish female flowers develop into dark brown, cone-like fruits that resemble miniature pinecones. These attractive seed structures may remain on the branches into winter, adding texture and visual interest after the leaves have fallen. Mature stems feature smooth brownish-gray bark, while younger twigs may display reddish-brown coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Smooth Hazel Alder Grows Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder performs best in consistently moist or occasionally wet ground. Plant it along streambanks, pond edges, drainage areas, low spots, wet meadows, bog margins, rain gardens, or other sites where the soil does not dry out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun encourages dense, vigorous growth, but the plant also tolerates partial shade. It accepts both clay and loamy soils and is especially useful for areas affected by seasonal flooding, compacted ground, heat, or erosion. Avoid very dry locations and strongly alkaline soils, which may cause the foliage to become yellow or chlorotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mass plantings, allow enough room for its mature spread and natural tendency to produce suckers. This thicket-forming habit is particularly valuable when establishing stream buffers, wildlife corridors, privacy screens, or erosion-control plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape and Restoration Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder is well suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreambank and shoreline stabilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWetland and riparian restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion control on moist slopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetention ponds and stormwater areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain gardens and drainage swales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife habitat and naturalized areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative plant gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet meadow installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformal screens and property borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunicipal and commercial restoration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots help hold soil in place along waterways and other erosion-prone areas. Once established in a suitable location, Smooth Hazel Alder requires relatively little maintenance and can withstand conditions that are difficult for many ornamental shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife and Ecological Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder provides valuable food and shelter for native wildlife. Its dense branching offers nesting and protective cover for birds, while the small nutlets contained inside its cone-like fruits are eaten by birds and small mammals. The plant also supports pollinators and serves as a host plant for the Harvester butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is native to the eastern United States, Smooth Hazel Alder fits naturally into habitat restoration, conservation, and environmentally responsible landscaping plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Dependable Native Plant for Challenging Wet Sites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth Hazel Alder is exceptionally hardy when planted where it receives dependable moisture. It tolerates cold winters, summer heat, wet soil, periodic flooding, and compacted conditions. This combination of durability and ecological usefulness makes it a practical choice for both small landscapes and large-scale restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, we understand that successful plantings begin with choosing species suited to the site. With nursery roots dating back to 1959, our team recommends Smooth Hazel Alder for projects that need a dependable native plant to stabilize wet ground, support wildlife, and establish lasting natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant specifications were verified against \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/alnus-serrulata\/\"\u003eNorth Carolina State Extension\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/home\/plantProfile?symbol=ALSE2\"\u003eUSDA Plants Database\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tennessee Wholesale Nursery","offers":[{"title":"6-12\" \/ 100","offer_id":54439559954796,"sku":"43331","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-12\" \/ 500","offer_id":54439559987564,"sku":"43332","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-12\" \/ 1000","offer_id":54439560020332,"sku":"43333","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-18 Inches \/ 100","offer_id":54439560053100,"sku":"43334","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-18 Inches \/ 500","offer_id":54439560085868,"sku":"43335","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-18 Inches \/ 1000","offer_id":54439560118636,"sku":"43336","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-2' \/ 100","offer_id":54439560151404,"sku":"43337","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-2' \/ 500","offer_id":54439560184172,"sku":"43338","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-2' \/ 1000","offer_id":54439560216940,"sku":"43339","price":789.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3' \/ 100","offer_id":54439560249708,"sku":"433310","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3' \/ 500","offer_id":54439560282476,"sku":"433311","price":469.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3' \/ 1000","offer_id":54439560315244,"sku":"433312","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/9649\/7687\/files\/Smooth_Alder_Tennessee_Wholesale_Nursery.png?v=1789703723","url":"https:\/\/tennesseewholesalenursery.com\/products\/hazel-alder","provider":"Tennessee Wholesale Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}