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Alnus cordata

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Alnus cordata, commonly known as the Italian Alder, is a deciduous tree that features glossy, bright green leaves. As autumn progresses the leaves turn brown but unlike most other deciduous plants the dead leaves are retained on the tree well into winter which creates an interesting feature. It grows with a pyramidal shape to eventually reach 25 m with a spread of 8 m. Alnus cordata is a versatile and attractive tree that is great for challenging locations where it is often trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, planted for shelter, or simply grown as a specimen.

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The average plant height is 180 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:25.00 m
Spread:8.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Coastal, Formal, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAlnus cordata, Italian Alder, Italian Alder Tree, Alnus cordata Tree, Alder cordata, Italian Alder Trees For Sale, Alder Hedging

Alnus cordata Details

Alnus cordata, commonly known as the Italian Alder, is an attractive shelter and specimen tree. This deciduous tree features glossy, bright green leaves. As autumn progresses the leaves turn brown but unlike most other deciduous plants the dead leaves are retained on the tree well into winter which creates an interesting feature. It grows with a pyramidal shape to eventually reach 25 m with a spread of 8 m and responds well to trimming which encourages new growth. It will grow in almost any soil condition, except extreme wet or dry, and tolerates frost, cool climates, wind, and extended dry periods. Alnus cordata is a versatile and attractive tree that is great for challenging locations where it is often trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, planted for shelter, or simply grown as a specimen. It is also commonly used for topiary. Its beauty and ease to grow makes this a popular tree that will not disappoint.

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