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green alder

green alder

Alnus alnobetula

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 6b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–20β€² tall Γ— 4–12β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Betulaceae

Native Range

Alpine and subalpine regions of Europe and Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with