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Alnus glutinosa

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Alnus glutinosa
Common Alder




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  • Common Name: Common Alder
  • Botanical Name: Alnus glutinosa
  • Mature Height: 17-22m
  • ​Key Features: Magnificent autumn foliage; dark green summer foliage; medium tree; easy to grow;

The Alnus glutinosa known as the Common Alder is a native tree to the UK which was once used widely in England, for the production of clogs. 

Alnus glutinosa can be seen with a magnificent display of dark green foliage throughout the Spring and Summer with the leaves being small and leathery. The Alder also displays a range of catkins with female and male catkins being of different colours providing a unique display of colour even throughout the winter months. During autumn the foliage turns a dark red colour which will provide a more autumn like feel to any garden during this time of year. Alnus glutinosa is able to grow in a single stem as well as a multi-stem tree providing different shapes of tree to suit different planting locations.
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The Common Alder is able to withstand many soil and weather conditions with it growing best in wet soils, even being able to grow well in waterlogged soils. A perfect tree suited to fit both small and large gardens.

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