Plant Details

Alnus viridis

Green Alder

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General Information

Scientific name: Alnus viridis
Also known as: Green Alder

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, 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