Alnus incana 'Laciniata' - 125-150 CM C6 WHIP

Description
The Grey alder 'Laciniata' (Alnus incana) is a large pyramidal tree that produces reddish-brown flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce brown fruits from September. The Grey alder 'Laciniata' also bears egg-shaped, cut, dark green leaves. Its bark is silvery and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salts, cannot be built over, tolerant of long-term flooding, tolerant of flooding

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Grey alder 'Laciniata' are dark green, ovate, cut, alternate.

Bark
Silvery, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Grey alder 'Laciniata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 reddish-brown flowers of Grey alder 'Laciniata' appear in catkins from March to April. These grow to about 7 - 10 cm in size.

Fruit
The cones of Alnus incana 'Laciniata' appear from September. The young cones have a reddish-brown colour.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Alnus incana 'Laciniata' are grey.

Root
Alnus incana 'Laciniata' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.