Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea' - SOLITAIR 250-300 CM RB

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 West 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 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.

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

Use
Solitary, park

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