Speckled alder 'rugosa' male and female together
Alnus Alnus incana 'rugosa' male and female together,
Hardiness
:
Zone 1
Other names
Tag alder, swamp alder, eastern river alder
Categories
Native plant, Nitrogen fixing plant
Description
A very hardy native shrub, generally multi-stemmed and branching from the base. Speckled alder naturally grows in wet areas, along streams, ditches and disturbed soils. It is fast-growing and particularly useful for soil stabilization, windbreaks, naturalization and riparian restoration. Like other alders, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen, allowing it to contribute to soil fertility.
30-65cm high, naked roots
quantity available: 1 |
10.00$
+1
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65-100cm high, naked roots
quantity available: 11 |
13.00$
+1
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100-150cm high, naked roots
quantity available: 33 |
16.00$
+1
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150-200cm high, naked roots
quantity available: 29 |
19.00$
+1
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Height X Width
6.0m X 3.0m
Foliage
Deciduous, oval, thick leaves with double-serrated margins; dull green upper surface and hairy under
Flowering
Male and female catkins occur on the same plant. Male catkins are elongated and pendulous, while female catkins are smaller and develop into woody cone-like structures. Blooming time : from march to may
Edible parts description
Small winged seeds develop inside persistent woody cone-like structures. The seeds are not considered a human food crop. They're still considered eatable, but way less savory then its cousin's the crisp alder
Harvest : from september to october
Resistances
Considered hardy
Sun exposure
Full sun, Mid-shade
Soil type
Tolerates wet soil
