Alnus maritima
Seaside Alder
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 |
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. |