Scientific Name
Alnus japonica

Common Name
Japanese alder

Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate:  --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; range of soil types including wet and infertile soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Slender, narrow upright habit
Height: 12 to 25’
Width: 8 to 12’
Leaf: Oval, narrow leaves
Flower/Fruit: Yellow brown to red brown catkins (male flowers); female flowers on short purplish brown strobili which persist until winter
Comments: Tough adoptable plant; few pest problems; tolerates short term flooding; flower and fruiting best in full sun
Cultivars: --
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