Alnus sinuata
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
-
Height:
4.00 m
Width:
3.50 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers
Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Wood
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Wood
Description
Catkins are edible, both raw and cooked, but they have a bitter taste. They are considered pioneer plants and have the ability to extract nitrogen from the air.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
28/02
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Provides light shade and helps retain soil moisture, benefiting the Alnus. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Improves soil structure and nutrient cycling, and provides habitat for various species. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Helps with nutrient uptake and provides shelter for wildlife. |
|
Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet |
Acts as a nurse plant, fostering less established species and improving biodiversity. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and improves pollination in the area. |