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Italian Alder

Alnus cordata

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£231.00

About this product

Alnus cordata, known as the Italian Alder, is a fast-growing pyramidal tree that sometimes holds onto its green glossy leaves as late as December in mild urban areas making it a very good screening tree.

Introduced in the 1820s from Italy, it is very hardy and thrives on wet or dry soils after establishment. The vigour of Alnus cordata makes it unsuitable for paved areas near buildings but it makes an excellent windbreak and screen for large open boundaries.

Yellow catkins are produced in the spring and its leaves eventually turn yellow before they fall in the late autumn.

Mature height: 12-17m

Specifications

Common names
Italian Alder
Height of tree
12-17m
Soil type
Clay, Wet, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Foliage Colour
Green
Good for waterlogged soil
Yes
Looks good in
Winter
Location
Avenue, Wetland
Genus
Alnus