Grey Alder. A conical tree with mid-green leaves grey-white and hairy beneath. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers January to March. Full sun. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Alnus incana
A conical tree with mid-green leaves grey-white and hairy beneath. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Alnus |
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Species | incana |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Grey Alder |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 20m |
Family | Betulaceae |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | 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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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