Botanical Name: Alnus tenuifolia | |
Common Name: Mountain Alder, Thinleaf Alder |
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Persistent
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Park
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies