Hazel Alder (Alnus Serrulata) is a perennial shrub in the Betulaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Alnus serrulata, commonly known as smooth alder or hazel alder, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America, typically found in wet habitats such as streambanks and bogs.