Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana
- Alnus incana or grey alder is a large deciduous tree native to Europe but now common in Britain, notable for its tolerance of poor growing conditions and its benefit to wildlife
- Shiny ovate leaves and pollinator-attracting yellow-brown catkins in February followed by characteristic long lasting hard-green fruits that sustain birds in the winter.
- A steady grower that can end up 20 x 10m after 20 years.
- Possesses rare nitrogen fixing ability allowing it to both grow in and restore poor, dry soils.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Description
- Alnus incana or grey alder is a large deciduous tree native to Europe but now common in Britain, notable for its tolerance of poor growing conditions and its benefit to wildlife
- Shiny ovate leaves and pollinator-attracting yellow-brown catkins in February followed by characteristic long lasting hard-green fruits that sustain birds in the winter.
- A steady grower that can end up 20 x 10m after 20 years.
- Possesses rare nitrogen fixing ability allowing it to both grow in and restore poor, dry soils.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Additional Information
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Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana