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American Hazelnut
Red Alder

Red Alder

Alnus rubra

tree☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 9b

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A fast-growing native deciduous tree with reddish catkins in early spring and dark green foliage. Red alder thrives in wet or riparian areas and is valuable for wildlife and nitrogen fixation.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–90′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Betulaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest North America

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Avoid near