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Alnus maritima


Seaside Alder




Origin:  United States of America.
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Alnus
Species
maritima
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 7a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H5
Temperature (°C)
(-32) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
(-25) - 10
Height
6-9 m
Spread
4.9-8.8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AugustSeptember
General Description
A globally threatened species, on the IUCN Red List, found in few and scattered areas. A beautiful multi-trunk, upright tree which blooms in autumn.
Landscape
A great windbreak or landscape specimen.
Cultivation
Medium to wet soils in full sun to partial shade.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Low elevations along ponds, streams and rivers in wet soils and dense swamp-like areas with standing water.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, light-grey bark.
Leaf Description
Elliptical and narrow leathery leaves.
Flower Description
Bright yellow flowers
Fruit Description
Cone shaped fruit brown in colour.
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