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

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) — the Italian Alder offers a conical to rounded crown

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — heart-shaped leaves are a vibrant green

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — measuring about 2 to 4 inches long

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — and they offer a lush texture to the landscape

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — this low-maintenance tree also excels in urban environments due to its pollution resistance; fast-growing deciduous tree

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — This species is valued for its hardy nature and adaptability; the Italian Alder offers a conical to rounded crown

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — the Italian Alder offers a conical to rounded crown; the tree is also remarkably resistant to air pollution

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — heart-shaped leaves are a vibrant green; the Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is an attractive

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — measuring about 2 to 4 inches long; this species is valued for its hardy nature and adaptability

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — and they offer a lush texture to the landscape; which is an asset in more exposed locations or as a natural windbreak

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half

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