Alnus glutinosa (Common alder)
Other names: Black alder, European alder, Aller, Aar, Alnus vulgaris, Betula alnus var. glutinosa, Betula glutinosa, Aune glutineux
A. glutinosa is a broadly conical, deciduous tree with ovate, dark green leaves, sticky when young. Pendent, yellow-brown catkins in late winter or early spring are followed by ovoid, cone-like, green fruit ripening dark brown.
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10m max. spread |
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25m max. height |
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20-50 Years to maturity |
Carya ovata (Shagbark hickory)
Other names: Shell-bark hickory, Little shell-bark hickory, Shellbark hickory, Carya alba
C. ovata is a broadly conical, deciduous tree with peeling, grey to brown bark and pinnate, mid-green leaves divided into five ovate to oblong, toothed leaflets turning golden-yellow in autumn. Male, yellow-green flower catkins and small spikes of female flowers in spring are followed by thick-shelled nuts, edible when ripe.
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15m max. spread |
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20m max. height |
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20-50 Years to maturity |
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