Alnus cordata / Italian Alder Tree
Tree Names – Alnus cordata, Italian Alder Tree
Tree Family – Betulaceae
Biological Origin – Alnus are vigorous deciduous trees and large shrubs with rounded leaves and often conspicuous catkins in winter
Details – A. cordata is a vigorous deciduous medium-sized tree with shiny deep green leaves. Male catkins yellow, to 10cm in length. Fruit 2.5cm in length, cone-like
Plant Origin – Corsica & Southern Italy
Characteristics – Deciduous, Fruit in Summer, Flower in Winter
Colour Description – Green, Brown Fruit in Summer, Yellow Flower in Winter
Sunlight – Full Sun
Exposure – Exposed or Sheltered
Soil – Loam, Clay & Chalk. Well Drained & Poorly Drained.
Size – Ultimate Height: 12 Metres
Spread: 4 – 8 Metres
Time to Reach Ultimate Height 20 – 50 Years
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