Speckled alder
Common Name: Speckled alder
Genus: Alnus
Species: incana
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist, Boggy
Height: 2000cm
Spread: 1000cm
Time to plant seeds: October to March
This tough tree will cope with just about anything, including cold or wet situations. It can even survive fire damage, resprouting from underground stems. Part of this success in difficult sites is due to its ability to fix nitrogen. It makes a medium-sized tree or large shrub with deep grey bark, shiny grey shoots and dull green leaves that are greyish beneath.
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