European Black Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

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

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) — It commonly reaches a height of 50 to 70 feet with a spread of 25 to 35 feet; tree for full or half, image 49

$European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — giving rise to its species name "glutinosa," meaning \'sticky\'; the European Black Alder (Alnus, image 52$

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — which turns a modest yellow in the fall; its rounded canopy offers excellent shade, image 50

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, image 51

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — along with its fine-toothed margins; making it a suitable choice for riparian plantings and ecological, image 53

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — consider its final size and nitrogen-enhancing qualities; it features glossy dark green leaves and, image 58

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — enriching the soil and potentially benefiting neighboring plants.<br><br>Flowers are inconspicuous; the, image 57

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It is particularly tolerant of wet conditions; making it a suitable choice for areas prone to moisture or, image 54

$European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The Black Alder\'s root system has the unique ability to fix nitrogen; it commonly reaches a height of 50, image 56$

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — making it a suitable choice for areas prone to moisture or alongside water features; reaching 50-70 feet, image 55

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — making it ideal for planting near plants that enjoy rich soil; which turns a modest yellow in the fall, image 59

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — tree for full or half; enriching the soil and potentially benefiting neighboring plants.<br><br>Flowers are, image 60

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth; adaptable and, image 61

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, image 62

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — It features glossy dark green leaves and distinctive catkin flowers; consider its final size and, image 63

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Adaptable and water-loving; this alder thrives in wet conditions, image 64

$European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — this alder thrives in wet conditions; giving rise to its species name "glutinosa," meaning \'sticky\', image 65$

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — making it a suitable choice for riparian plantings and ecological landscaping; along with its fine-toothed, image 68

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation; making it ideal for planting near plants that enjoy, image 66

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — Its rounded canopy offers excellent shade; improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, image 67