Alnus rubra (N)
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Common Name —— red alder
Family —————— Betulaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 3
Form ——————— medium sized; conically shaped tree
Height/Spread ——– 20 – 25 m / 8 – 10 m
Water ——————– low
Soil ———————– dry; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun
Leaves —————— deciduous; alternate; simple; double toothed; recurved edges
Bud ———————- stalked buds
Fall Colour ———— green/yellow/brown; not spectacular
Flower —————— monoecious; unisexual catkins; green/brown/ pink/yellow
Fruit ——————— semi-woody; tiny winged nutlets
Limitation ————- intolerant to shade
Strength —————- has nitrogen-fixing abilities;
Use ———————– as specimen or reclamation tree; in coastal area; for erosion control
