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ABOUT
Alder buckthorn was once common, coppiced and the wood used was used for charcoal.
Its leaves are dark green, turning a striking yellow in autumn. Its small and inconspicuous flowers bloom over a long season, offering a valuable nectar source for pollinators. Its berries are initially red, maturing to black
It thrives in wet woodland areas, making it suitable for wildlife gardens or informal hedges. It also tolerates urban conditions well due to its resistance to pollution.
COLLECTING AND SOWING OF SEEDS
Pick berries as soon as they are ripe, extract the seed and stratify until March when they should be sown shallowly. Keep the seedbed moist.
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