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Alnus glutinosa 'Razzmatazz'

Also Known As

  • Razzmatazz Variegated Alder

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'-40'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Alnus glutinosa 'Razzmatazz' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alnus glutinosa 'Razzmatazz'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, rare, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alnus glutinosa 'Razzmatazz'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare form of the European Black Alder, 'Razzmatazz' has jagged leaves with irregular bright yellow-green margins in spring - the showy cousin of the quieter Alder species. Winter shows off its twiggy branches decorated with both cones and catkins for a neat texture. The male catkins are long and the mature female catkins are short and cone-like - a doubly ornamented winter tree, lovely enough to be close to your window. 40' tall. Minimum temperature: -40°F

Gardening facts about Alnus glutinosa 'Razzmatazz' plant

How to Grow Alnus glutinosa 'Razzmatazz'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-50'

Width: 20'-40'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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