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Alnus glutinosa

Also Known As

Black Alder
Common Alder
European Alder

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Alnus glutinosa plant details

Alnus glutinosa is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alnus glutinosa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alnus glutinosa

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Once used in the manufacture of clogs, this small-med shrubby-tree still provides good water-side cover or can be used as a shade/street tree in wet soils. Very hardy; many forms have been selected in Europe. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Grown for its graceful foliage and suitability for planting in wet areas. A small bushy alder with sticky new growth and dangling yellow catkins in spring beginning before the leaves emerge. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained evenly moist soil in full sun. An excellent tree planted in groups or drifts.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Alnus glutinosa plant

How to Grow Alnus glutinosa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant