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Alnus glutinosa

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Alnus glutinosa Black Alder,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Pyramida

Description:

A fast growing deciduous tree with a large root system. Loves wet feet and will often search for pipes and other water sources. Grows to approx. 15m, this is a vigorous, fast grower with a broad crown and pendulous branches. Foliage is dark green and serrated.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

10-25m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Park And Gardens, Rain Gardens, Wetlands, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

None

Family Name: Origin:

Betulaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Brown, Purple, Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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