Green Alder Seed

Alnus viridis

£8.00 inc. VAT

This is a deciduous short lived shrub, but  can become a small tree. Unlike other Alder species, long yellow catkins (up to 10cm) are borne in April when the tree is already in leaf. It has a smooth grey bark with shiny green leaves. Sometimes it is used as a nurse crop for timber trees since it doesn’t grow too big and compete. It also fixes nitrogen from the air. Often found growing with Willows it is usually one of the first to colonize scree.

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Description

Alnus viridis

Common name: Green Alder.

Native: European mountain regions.

Provenance: Germany

Size and spread (10 years): 5m

Treatment required: Requires pre chill.

Seeds / kg: 77,500 germinal

Ideal sowing period: Spring

Soil conditions: Grows well on poorer soils but cannot tolerate shade.

Planting instructions: sun

Mature height: 12m

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