Alnus incana
GREY ALDER, WHITE ALDER
Betulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

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
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Alnus alisoviana, A. argentata, A. borealis, A. intermedia, A. minor, A. plicata, A. tirolensis, Betula alnus, B. incana, B. pinnata

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Alnus incana
GREY ALDER, WHITE ALDER
Betulaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 3-9b

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
20m
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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