Alnus glutinosa

Imported tree for city planting.

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Common Name European alder
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native No
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 5
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Low
Pest Resistance High
Plant Form Oval
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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