Alnus glutinosa
Black Alder

 This plant is considered invasive.

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Male catkins are green with red tips and female catkins are purplish small strobili
 Foliage Notes:
No appreciable fall color
 Fruit Notes:
Brown small nutlet
 Ultimate Height:
40-60 feet feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-40 feet feet
 Bloom Times:
 Fruiting Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Range:
Europe, northern Africa, western Asia
 Maintenance:
  Special Characteristics:
  • Indiana Prohibited Sale 19
  • Midwest Invasive 42

    • Additional Information

    During establishment growth is fast but upon blooming of abundant flowering and fruiting growth rate slows. Will average 24" to 30" per year.

    Other plants like this Alnus glutinosa (Black Alder)

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