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grey alder
Alnus incana
tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
A fast-growing deciduous tree with gray-green foliage and attractive catkins in spring, thriving in moist to wet soils. Valuable for wetland restoration and wildlife habitat, particularly in northern climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Europe, Asia, and North America
Native to: Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlhedgerownitrogen fixerwildlife benefitwindbreak
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation