Alnus glutinosa
BLACK ALDER, EUROPEAN ALDER
Betulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
25m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & formal designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Alnus glutinosa
BLACK ALDER, EUROPEAN ALDER
Betulaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
25m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & formal designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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