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Common Name: Alder

Easy to grow trees that will tolerate any soil condition except shallow chalk. Ideal for waterlogged soil, river banks and shelter belts. Respond well to coppicing and heavy prune at any stage.



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Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea'
Alder

Ideal tree for damp areas prone to waterlogging, more ornamental than the native tree.

Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'
Alder

The most ornamental and graceful form with deeply, fine cut leaves. Purple male catkins in autumn.

Alnus incana 'Aurea'
Alder

Deciduous tree with yellowish-green leaves. Ideal for coppicing. Stunning glossy, bright golden bark in winter.

Alnus sieboldiana
Alder

Native to Japan, should make a multi-stemmed tree. Deciduous but leaves remain until December.

Alnus x spaethii
Alder

Alnus spaethii, common name Spaeth Alder. Lovely long yellow catkins in spring followed by attractive glossy serrated leaves in su...