Alnus rubra
Red Alder
Flower Color
Description
A medium-sized tree, to around 19m, fast-growing with a graceful habit, producing a narrow pyramidal head with rather pendulous branches. Leaves large, lobed, dark green above, greyish beneath. Long male catkins to 15cm. Fruits barrel-shaped, to 1.5cm long
Mature Height
25m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
deciduous
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 40cm1622J | H: 40cm | €7.37 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.