Alder, Black

Alnus glutinosa

Basics

Plant Type :Tree
Hardiness Range : Minimum :3
Maximum :7
Zone : 3,4,5,6,7

Height Range : Minimum :762
Maximum :1524

Spread Range : Minimum :762
Maximum :1067.1048

Growth Range :Average growth rate

Shape : Oval, Pyramidal

Exposure (light) : Full/partial sun

Wetness Tolerance : Wet
Persistnece : Broadleaf, Deciduous
Leaf Color : Green

Fall Color : No change in color, Not showy

Bloom

Color : Purple, Red
Time : Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring

Fruit Color : Brown
Attribute : Inconspicuous flowers or blooms

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :Medium salt tolerance
Environment :Tolerates flooding, Ozone resistant, Tolerates moderate drought
Soil Condition :Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained