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green alder
Alnus alnobetula
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A deciduous shrub valued for its fine-textured foliage and catkins in spring. Thrives in cool, moist mountain habitats and stabilizes soil along waterways.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 6bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Alpine and subalpine regions of Europe and Asia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlnitrogen fixerwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation