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Latin Name: Alnus glutinosa
Forestart Reference: ALGLU1
A small bushy tree that produces pretty yellow catkins in spring. Its shiny green leaves are retained late into the autumn. It has an attractive smooth dark grey bark. Common name: Common Alder.
Native: Western Asia, Europe, North Africa.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 9m x 5m
Treatment required: Requires pre chill.
Germinal seeds / kg: 250000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Particularly suited to wet sites and will tolerate soils overlying chalk.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 25m
Availability: In stock now
