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European Black Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

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Overview

The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth, reaching 50-70 feet in height with a 20-40 foot spread. It features glossy dark green leaves and distinctive catkin flowers. Adaptable and water-loving, this alder thrives in wet conditions, improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Its rounded canopy offers excellent shade, making it a suitable choice for riparian plantings and ecological landscaping.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–7Climate Mediterranean
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growthEuropean Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Adaptable and water-lovingEuropean Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — this alder thrives in wet conditionsEuropean Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It features glossy dark green leaves and distinctive catkin flowersEuropean Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixationEuropean Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Its rounded canopy offers excellent shade+61

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Mature height
60–100 Ft.
Mature width
40–60 Ft.

Classification

Climate
Mediterranean

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European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — reaching 50-70 feet in height with a 20-40 foot spread
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Adaptable and water-loving
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — this alder thrives in wet conditions
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It features glossy dark green leaves and distinctive catkin flowers
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Its rounded canopy offers excellent shade
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — making it a suitable choice for riparian plantings and ecological landscaping
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It commonly reaches a height of 50 to 70 feet with a spread of 25 to 35 feet
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — giving rise to its species name "glutinosa," meaning \'sticky\'
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — along with its fine-toothed margins
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It is particularly tolerant of wet conditions
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — which turns a modest yellow in the fall
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The leaves exhibit a round-to-oval shape and are about 2 to 4 inches long with a slightly sticky texture
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — consider its final size and nitrogen-enhancing qualities
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — enriching the soil and potentially benefiting neighboring plants.<br><br>Flowers are inconspicuous
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — making it a suitable choice for areas prone to moisture or alongside water features
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The Black Alder\'s root system has the unique ability to fix nitrogen
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — reaching 50-70 feet in height with a 20-40 foot spread; the leaves exhibit a round-to-oval shape and are about 2 to 4
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It features glossy dark green leaves and distinctive catkin flowers; consider its final size and nitrogen-enhancing
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Adaptable and water-loving; this alder thrives in wet conditions
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — tree for full or half
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth; adaptable and
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — making it ideal for planting near plants that enjoy rich soil