Alnus spaethii 'Spaeth' - 200-250 CM C5 WHIP

Description
The Alder 'Spaeth' (Alnus spaethii) is a cone-shaped tree that produces purple-red flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from February to March. The Alder 'Spaeth' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The brown-purple coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres. The Alder 'Spaeth' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* brown-purple shoots * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Alder 'Spaeth' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy. They are about 6 - 16 cm tall. Brown-purple coloured shoots. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Alder 'Spaeth' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alder 'Spaeth' is a conical growing tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 15 mRapid growth.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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 purple-red flowers of Alder 'Spaeth' appear in catkins from February to March.

Fruit
Cones. The young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary, park, avenue