Scientific Name
Alnus hirsuta

Common Name
Manchurian alder
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate:  --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types including wet and infertile soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded oval crown
Height: 40 to 60’
Width:  --
Leaf: Olive green leaves; yellow tan fall color
Flower/Fruit: Yellow brown to red brown catkins (male flowers); female flowers on short purplish brown strobili which persist until winter
Comments: Tolerates hot summer; tough adoptable plant; few pest problems; tolerates short term flooding; flower and fruiting best in full sun
Cultivars: var. Sibirica
 


var. Sibirica

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