Oregon Alder,Red Alder. A conical tree with red-veined, glossy, dark green leaves Clusters of yellow catkins. .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 25m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Alnus rubra
A conical tree with red-veined, glossy, dark green leaves Clusters of yellow catkins. .A narrowly conical tree with yellow leaves, pale green in summer. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves on orange stems.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Alnus |
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Species | rubra |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Oregon Alder, Red Alder |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 25m |
Family | Betulaceae |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
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 | |
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