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Narrow-leaved Alder Buckthorn – Description
- Potted Narrow-leaved Alder Buckthorn
- Latin Name: Frangula alnus 'Asplenifolia'
- Graceful Fine Foliage & Hardy Shrub
- Current Plant Size: 40-50cm
- Form: Multi-stem or shrub form
- Pot Size: 3 Litre
Delivery – Important Note – Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Narrow-leaved Alder Buckthorn – Characteristics
- Striking, fern-like narrow leaves
- Foliage: Deep green, turning yellow in autumn
- Deciduous shrub or small tree
- Flower: Small, greenish-white flowers in spring to early summer
- Followed by glossy black berries in late summer/autumn
- Habit: Upright, airy and open
- Mature size: Up to 3m tall and wide
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Very hardy and tolerant of most conditions
Narrow-leaved Alder Buckthorn – Uses
- Excellent for wildlife-friendly gardens
- Ideal as a specimen shrub or in naturalistic planting schemes
- Perfect for woodland edges or informal hedging
- Attracts bees, butterflies and birds
- Works well in damp or poorly drained soils
Narrow-leaved Alder Buckthorn – Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Best planted during mild weather conditions
- Potted plants can be planted year-round
- Avoid planting when the ground is frozen or waterlogged
Positioning Shrubs
- Best in full sun to light shade
- Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils, prefers moist but well-drained conditions
- Hold plant at ground level while planting, backfill with quality topsoil
- Ensure firm support and levelled soil around the root base
- Support young plants with a cane or stake for best upright growth
After Care
- Water thoroughly before and after planting
- Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Keep base free from grass and competing plants
- Avoid strimming near stem to prevent damage
Narrow-leaved Alder Buckthorn – Quick Facts
- Native to Europe and often found in damp woodlands
- Host plant for the Brimstone butterfly
- Non-invasive and low maintenance
- Great for pollinators and improving biodiversity
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
