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Alnus oblongifolia


Arizona Alder




Origin:  Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora) and United States of America (Arizona, New Mexico).
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Alnus
Species
oblongifolia
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
22 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Shape
Upright with a narrow crown.
Habitat
Mountain range areas.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth, grey-brown in colour.
Leaf Description
Dark green leaves, ovate to oblong.
Fruit Description
Cone-like, green which turns reddish brown when ripe, contains small winged seeds.
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