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Alnus glutinosa (Common alder)
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1 hour care
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15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Alnus glutinosa
Other names
Black alder, European alder, Common alder, Aller
Genus
Alnus Alnus
Species
A. glutinosa - A. glutinosa is a medium, multi-stemmed tree with glossy green leaves and male catkins. It is suitable for damp or wet soil.
Alnus glutinosa is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical
Flower
Brown in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Alder sucker , Leaf-mining sawflies Alder sucker , Leaf-mining sawflies
Bark canker Bark canker
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Alnus glutinosa (Common alder) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Foliage only
Cultivation
Thrives in poor, wet conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Other plants that tolerate difficult situations (e.g. pollution) include birch, hawthorn, elder and willow.
Botanical name
Alnus glutinosa
Other names
Black alder, European alder, Common alder, Aller
Genus
Alnus Alnus
Species
A. glutinosa - A. glutinosa is a medium, multi-stemmed tree with glossy green leaves and male catkins. It is suitable for damp or wet soil.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Alder sucker , Leaf-mining sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Alnus glutinosa (Common alder) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Foliage only
Cultivation
Thrives in poor, wet conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Other plants that tolerate difficult situations (e.g. pollution) include birch, hawthorn, elder and willow.
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