Smooth Alder - Alnus serrulata new 2026 and a marked improvement over

and a marked improvement over the older and slightly flimsier Pinus strobus 'Fastigiata'

which explains why this native tree has a uniquely tropical feel

adding unusual color to the winter landscape

But why 'Plum Pudding' for a name

tried-and-true shrub displays its attractive fluffy flowers and puffy seeds like a silvery-leafed sailor

Smooth Alder - Alnus serrulata new 2026 and a marked improvement overSmooth Alder is a tough and hardy shrub or small tree ready to grow roots into whatever moist soil conditions you give it (making them great for erosion control!) They produce yellow and red catkins in the spring, eventually developing into fruiting cones, which persist into winter. The leaves remain green throughout the growing season and serve as a larval host to many native butterflies. Smooth Alders can be kept tidy by occasional pruning, or let