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Alnus glutinosa - Description
- Potted Native Deciduous Tree
- Latin Name: Alnus glutinosa
- Common Name: Common Alder
- Fast-growing deciduous native tree
- Pot Size: C12
- Current Plant Size: Approx. 180cm
- An excellent choice for wildlife gardens, screening and damp or riverside locations.
Alnus glutinosa - Characteristics
- Produces attractive yellow-brown catkins in late winter and early spring
- Decorative woody cones remain on the tree throughout winter
- Glossy green foliage turns golden-yellow before leaf fall
- Fast-growing with an upright, rounded habit
- Nitrogen-fixing roots help improve soil fertility
- Fully hardy and exceptionally well suited to Irish growing conditions
Alnus glutinosa - Uses
- Ideal for screening, shelter belts and boundary planting
- Perfect for wetlands, ponds, streams and damp soils
- Excellent for native woodland and rewilding projects
- Provides valuable habitat and food for birds, insects and other wildlife
Alnus glutinosa - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained or wet soils
- Thrives in areas where many other trees struggle due to damp conditions
- Water regularly during establishment
- Apply mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Requires very little pruning, removing only dead or damaged branches when necessary
