Italian Alder Hedge

Alnus cordata

Alnus cordata Hedge plants, also known as Italian Alder, is a fast growing hedging species for wet or waterlogged gardens. Because of its vigorous nature Alnus cordata hedging is great for screening. Very fast growing with attractive yellow catkins in the spring.

Key product facts

Growth Rate Very Fast 60cm+ per year
Overall Height Tall up to 7.5 metres
Plant Position Coastal, Exposed
Root Types Pot Grown, Bare Root
Choose your plants

Italian Alder Hedge Root Types

Choose from our range of Italian Alder Hedge sizes and root types below.

Selected root type

Bare Root

By far the most cost effective and environmentally friendly way to plant a new hedge, bare root hedging is normally available between November and April. No need for plastic pots, these plants are extra-kind to the environment
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Choose your height

Pick a height to see the relevant single-plant and bulk-buy options.

Available height

40-60cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
    Box delivery
    £1.75

    £1.75 per plant

    6 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026
Available height

60-90cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
    Box delivery
    £2.10

    £2.10 per plant

    5 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026
Available height

90-120cm

Bare Root options
  • Bare Root
    Single plants
    Free UK Delivery on orders over £300
    Large box delivery
    £3.25

    £3.25 per plant

    5 plants per metre recommended
    Shipping from NOV 2026