Alnus glutinosa – Common alder

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Alnus glutinosa – Common alder

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This alder is native to almost entire Europe and grows mainly in moist areas. Sometimes growing into a multiple-stemmed, big tree. Now and then a mature specimen with a height reaching over 20 m can be found. The alternate leaf becomes 10 cm, is ovate and has a blunt tip. The stalked buds, which are grey violet, and the younger leaves feel sticky (glutinosa = sticky). Female catkins are oval and inconspicuous, ± 0.5 cm long and the male catkins are brown yellow, ± 7 cm long. Strobiles appear from September and persist long. The tree roots strongly and fairly deep. Poor tolerance to hard surfaces. Often used as brushwood in landscapes. Withstands severe pruning. Little susceptible to (sea) wind.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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20-25 clearstem
∅70cm / 250KG
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£ 481,00
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∅70cm / 250KG
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25-30 clearstem
∅80cm / 360KG
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£ 593,00
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∅80cm / 360KG
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Wire rootballed
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35-40 clearstem
∅100cm / 750KG
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£ 1.369,00
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∅100cm / 750KG
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Limited stock
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250/300 multistem
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£ 276,00
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300/350 multistem
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£ 377,00
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400/450 multistem
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£ 496,00
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450/500 multistem
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£ 608,00
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500/600 multistem
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£ 770,00
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600/700 multistem
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£ 1.156,00
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Specifications
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Height
10 - 20 m , fast growing
Crown
conical to oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
young twigs are purple grey, trunk later grey and fissured
Leaf
obovate, shiny dark green, 4 - 10 cm
Flowers
catkins, ♂ brown yellow, ♀ oval, March/April
Fruits
ovoid strobiles, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist to wet, not too poor
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem, pollard
Origin
Europe, North Africa, Caucasus
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree Pollard acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand long flood withstand short flood can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow March fast growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Applications and inspiration
Winter hardiness: different from tree to tree
Related projects
Efteling - Kaatsheuvel
Frequently asked questions
Alnus glutinosa

Alnus glutinosa can eventually reach a height of 10 - 20 m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Alnus glutinosa is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 20 m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Alnus glutinosa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Alnus glutinosa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Alnus glutinosa blooms in march.
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