Alnus rhombifolia

This fast growing deciduous tree grows to 50? tall and 30? wide. Excellent choice for a quick growing shade tree that is heat tolerant. Great for bird and butterfly gardens or creek-side erosion control, where the tree can be planted right next to the water. Roots have nitrogen fixing bacteria. Native Americans used the shoots for arrows and roots for baskets. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Provides creek side erosions control, where the tree can be planted right next to the water. Prefers heavy soil and a damp situation and readily fixes nitrogen into the soil. Loved by birds and butterflies. Native Americans used the shoots for arrows and roots for baskets. Freshly harvested inner bark is emetic but loses emetic properties when dried. Found in streambanks. Communitites located in Chaparral, Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Redwood Forest, wetland-riparian Between 0 and 5000 feet .

The straight trunks of this W.creek-side regular are the softly mottled gray of Beech as is its emerald-green foliage; in l.winter, its catkins shade the creeks golden, a lovely sight from above. Sun/M-Wet