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    • Photo of Alnus jorullensis foliage by Forestfarm

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    Alnus jorullensis

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Alder

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-75'
    • W: 30'-60'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Alnus jorullensis plant details

    Alnus jorullensis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alnus jorullensis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 50 FT - 75 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alnus jorullensis

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The distinctive and very attractive foliage of this little-known, "south-of-the-border" alder is (un-alder-like) long and tapering with conspicuous teeth and yellow-green veins; to 50-75' wide handsomely ringed bark. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Alnus jorullensis plant

    How to Grow Alnus jorullensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun
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