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Latin Name: Alnus cordata
Forestart Reference: ALCOR1
A splendid medium sized conical tree, with bright green glistening foliage preceded by yellow catkins that appear in the last throws of winter. Common name: Italian Alder.
Native: Corsica / Southern Italy.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 12m x 5m
Treatment required: Requires pre chill.
Germinal seeds / kg: 108000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Does well on all soils, tolerates chalk and drought prone soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 25m
Availability: Currently out of stock
