Alnus rubra - 100-125 CM

Description
The Red alder (Alnus rubra) is an upright, pyramidal garden plant that produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. The Red alder also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Alnus oregona.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red alder are dark green, ovate, serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Red alder has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red alder is upright and pyramidal in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 yellow flowers of Red alder appear in catkins from March to April.

Use
Solitary, park