Alnus incana

Large native shrub for wetlands.

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Common Name speckled alder
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 5
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Low
Pest Resistance High
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 15
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 4.5
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6
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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