Alnus serrulata
Hazel Alder
Other Common Names: Smooth Alder

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Monoecious flowers; Male catkins (brownish-yellow, form in clusters of 2-5, 2-4" long); Female catkins (bright red flowers, clusters of 2-5, 1/4" long); Blooms in March-April
 Foliage Notes:
Alternate, simple, 2 to 4" long, 1 1/4 to 2 1/2" wide. ovate or obovate with fine teeth along margin
 Stem Notes:
Brown stems
 Fruit Notes:
Dark Brown (woody, cone-like catkins ripen in fall and persist into the winter)
 Ultimate Height:
10-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-10 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers medium to wet soils; Tolerates clay and wet soils
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  • Naturalizing 105
  • Showy Flowers 22
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 106

    • Additional Information

    Closely related to Alnus rugosa, differing chiefly in its leaves, which are usually broadest above the middle and have the margins set with fine, nearly regular teeth. Multi-stemmed habit and tends to sucker.

    2 Alnus serrulata found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00328*AHORTPARK
    22023_00806*AHORTPARK

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