Alnus viridis
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
3.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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, Dye
Nitrogen, Dye
Description
Katjes - raw or cooked. They have a bitter taste. Do you want to eat them fresh or prefer them cooked? The choice is yours!
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/03
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Robinia pseudoacacia Black locust, false acacia |
Nitrogen fixation enhances soil fertility, benefiting Alnus viridis. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes nigrum benefits from the shade and nutrients provided by Alnus viridis. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra may benefit from the increased moisture and organic matter in the soil. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna can provide additional habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle |
Lonicera periclymenum can climb and benefit from the support structure of Alnus viridis. |