Alnus glutinosa
Alder
Conical shaped tree with dark fissured bark, dark green, serrated edged leaves. Catkins appear February-April
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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.
Alnus glutinosa
Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea'
Alder
Yellow leaves in May, catkins in March and small cone-like fruits in autumn. Ideal for areas prone to waterlogging.
Full Details>Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'
Alder
The most ornamental and graceful form with deeply, fine cut leaves. Purple male catkins in autumn.
Full Details>Alnus incana 'Aurea'
Alder
Deciduous tree with yellowish-green leaves. Ideal for coppicing. Stunning glossy, bright golden bark in winter.
Full Details>Alnus sieboldiana
Alder
Native to Japan, should make a multi-stemmed tree. Deciduous but leaves remain until December.
Full Details>Alnus x spaethii
Alder
Long yellow catkins in spring, glossy serrated leaves in summer turning shades of yellow/orange in autumn.
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