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Italian Alder

Alnus Cordata

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Overview

The Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is an attractive, fast-growing deciduous tree, reaching heights of 40-60 feet with a 20-40 foot spread. Renowned for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves, it thrives in USDA zones 6-7 and is tolerant of poor soils. It features yellow catkins in spring and conical fruits. Ideal for privacy screens and erosion control, this low-maintenance tree also excels in urban environments due to its pollution resistance.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Mediterranean
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — The Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is an attractive
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — reaching heights of 40-60 feet with a 20-40 foot spread; yellowish male catkins and small female cones
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — consider its impressive height and spread at maturity
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — Ensure it is placed where it has sufficient room to grow, as it will become a prominent feature in the garden
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — tree for full or half
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — The Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is an attractive; renowned for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves, it thrives in USDA zones 6-7
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — fast-growing deciduous tree; measuring about 2 to 4 inches long
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — Renowned for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves, it thrives in USDA zones 6-7 and is tolerant of poor soils; reaching heights of
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — It features yellow catkins in spring and conical fruits; heart-shaped leaves are a vibrant green
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — Ideal for privacy screens and erosion control; making it suitable for urban settings.<br><br>Spring brings long
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — showing good resistance to wind
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — conical fruits persisting into winter
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — yellowish male catkins and small female cones
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — making it suitable for urban settings.<br><br>Spring brings long
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — The tree is also remarkably resistant to air pollution
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — which is an asset in more exposed locations or as a natural windbreak
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — The Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is an attractive
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — fast-growing deciduous tree
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — reaching heights of 40-60 feet with a 20-40 foot spread
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — Renowned for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves, it thrives in USDA zones 6-7 and is tolerant of poor soils
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — It features yellow catkins in spring and conical fruits
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — Ideal for privacy screens and erosion control
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — this low-maintenance tree also excels in urban environments due to its pollution resistance
Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — This species is valued for its hardy nature and adaptability

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