Plant Details

Alnus cordata

Italian Alder

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General Information

Scientific name: Alnus cordata
Also known as: Italian Alder

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 15.00 m
Width: 8.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
None
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Pioneer species, Hedge, Windbreak

Description

Pioneer plants play an important role in nature by growing on barren or disturbed soils. They help to fix nitrogen from the air, improving soil quality and making it suitable for other plants to grow.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 28/02

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown