Alnus cordata
ITALIAN ALDER
Betulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green
 
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Alnus cordata
ITALIAN ALDER
Betulaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & formal designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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