Alnus incana 'Pendula' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
These produce brown fruits from September onwards. The Grey alder 'Pendula' also bears egg-shaped, 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 around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * wind-resistant, tolerates soil salts

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Grey alder 'Pendula' are dark green, ovoid.

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

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

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

Growth
Grey alder 'Pendula' is a broad and overhanging large tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 6 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 30 - 35 cm per year.

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 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 incana 'Pendula' appear from September.

Use
Solitary, park

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

Root
Alnus incana 'Pendula' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms stoloniferous roots.