Plant Details

Alnus glutinosa

European Alder

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General Information

Scientific name: Alnus glutinosa
Also known as: European Alder

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 12.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
None
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Pioneer species, Charcoal, Dye, Hedge, Insecticide, Windbreak, Wood, Bee forage, Carbon farming

Description

The black alder is a tree that is often seen as a pioneer species and is known for its ability to extract nitrogen from the air and bind it in the soil. However, little is known about any edible parts of the black alder.

Harvest Data

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

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown