Ornamental Plants Common alder, Alnus characteristics, Photo

Latin name: Alnus

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Photo Ornamental Plants Common alder (Alnus)

description and characteristics:

• plant height (cm): higher 200 cm
• poisonous or toxic: not poisonous plant
• landscape use: specimen
• foliage colour: silvery, green

growing, care and cultivation Alnus Common alder:

• growth rate: fast growing
• soil type: sandy loam soil, loamy soil
• light needs: semi-shade, full sun
• frost resistance: frost resistance
• shelter in winter: shelter is not required
• cold hardiness zone: 3 (-40 to -34°c), 4 (-34 to -29°c), 5 (-29 to -23°c), 6 (-23 to -18°c), 7 (-18 to -12°c)
• soil acidity: neutral soil
• water needs: moderate, high

*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate

Ornamental Plants Common alder, Alnus characteristics, Photo (seedlings and seed).

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