Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea' - 80-100 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Common alder 'Aurea' also has roundish, egg-shaped, greenish-yellow leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with moist to wet, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * wind-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common alder 'Aurea' are greenish-yellow, roundish, ovate and alternate. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common alder 'Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common alder 'Aurea' is a pyramidal growing, picturesque large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Fruit
The cones of Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea' appear from September.

Use
Solitary, park

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