A quick-growing tough evergreen which retains most of its leaf during the winter months. This alder has graceful, open, drooping branches with serrated dark green leaves and papery-grey bark. Alnus clips very well into a full or pleached hedge and is a good plant for situations where other plants may not thrive as its deep root system will work well in moist and wet areas. This tree trims very well and is excellent for instant hedging for privacy or wind and sun protection; the more trimming the better. It can also be used as a nitrogen-fixing shelter belt.
Applications
Specimen treeHedging
Clipped Screen
Shelter Belt
Clipped height
2-6m15 year height
8-10mMature height
12-15mSoil conditions
Wide range but thrives in moist soilsWind
Wind hardyFrost
Frost hardyLight
Part shade to full sunTree Shape
Wide pyramidal shape over timeSeasonal
EvergreenAutumn colour
n/aFlower
ConesFruit
n/aOrigin
Central and southern AmericasAvailable Grades
45lt