Grey Alder. A narrowly conical tree with yellow leaves, pale green in summer. Orange stems and catkins in winter.A narrowly conical tree with yellow leaves, pale green in summer. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves on orange stems. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers January to March. Full sun. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Alnus incana ‘Aurea’
A narrowly conical tree with yellow leaves, pale green in summer. Orange stems and catkins in winter.A narrowly conical tree with yellow leaves, pale green in summer. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves on orange stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Alnus |
|---|---|
| Species | incana |
| Varietry | 'Aurea' |
| Common Name | Grey Alder |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Barrier and screening |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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