Alnus glutinosa - 1/0 15-30 CM

Description
The Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a pyramidal, picturesque large tree that produces light brown flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. The Common alder also has roundish, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with moist to wet, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 metres and grows to a width of approx. 14 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * green-brown shoots * wind-resistant, not overbuildable, long-term flood-tolerant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common alder are dark green, roundish, alternate. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common alder has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pyramidal, picturesque.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light brown flowers of Common alder appear in catkins from March to April.

Fruit
The cones of Alnus glutinosa appear from September. The young cones are light brown in colour.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Alnus glutinosa are green-brown in colour.

Root
Alnus glutinosa is a heart-root or sink-root.