European Alder

Scientific Name
Alnus glutinosa
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Crisp, green foliage.

Culture

Full sun to light shade; best growth occurs in moist to wet soils.

Notes

A good choice for wet sites; this species is also tolerant of infertile soils since it can fix nitrogen into the soil.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
35.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to pyramidal, often multi-trunked

Native Regions, Text

Europe and western Asia

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
European Alder form
picID
3468
Image
European Alder leaves
picID
3469
Image
European Alder flowers (male)
picID
3470
Image
European Alder fruit
picID
3471
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
177