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Formulaic Common Name

European Alder

Bloom Time

Spring

Growth Rate

Fast

Type

Shade

Type

Shade

Item

Tree

Genus

Alnus

Species

Glutinosa

Common Name

Alder, Black Alder, Common Alder, European Alder, European Black Alder

Hardiness Zone Minimum

Zone 3

Hardiness Zone Maximum

Zone 7

Growth Height Min

40 ft.

Growth Height Max

60 ft.

Growth Width Min

20 ft.

Spacing

40 ft.

Growth Width Max

40 ft.

Growth Habit

Upright

Soil Moisture

High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Acidity

Acidic

Exposure

Full

Maintenance

Low

Landscape Use

Bog Gardens. Near Lakes And Streams, Rain Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy

Tolerance

Air Pollutants, Clay Soils, Drought, Wet Conditions

Season of Interest

Winter

Flower Color

Brown, Purple, Red

Bloom Time

Spring

Fruit

No

Edible

No

Soil Type

Clay, Loamy

Regulated
No

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