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Alnus incana

Also Known As

  • Alnus tenuifolia
  • Grey Alder
  • Speckled Alder

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-60'
  • W: 40'-60'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Alnus incana plant details

Alnus incana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alnus incana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 40 FT - 60 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: hedge, serrated leaves, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alnus incana

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Explorer?s friend, this large, nitrogen-fixing shrub always indicates water; its toothed leaves, yellow in autumn, fall, helping to produce the ?earth sponge? which protect the purity and existence of these fragile streams. S-PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Alnus incana plant

How to Grow Alnus incana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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