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Alnus rugosa
Alder Speckled
(Zone 3) Fast growing native with reddish brown speckled bark. Good for cool moist areas. Speckled petioles hold dark green wrinkly leaves. Has all season interest.

Flower:
March, April, May
Reddish Brown Catkins

Fruit:
August, Persistant
Purplish Black
Strobile (cone-like)

Fall Color:
Green/Brown

Shape:
Upright

Size: 15' X 10'

Distinct Features:
Speckled bark

Best Dig Time:
Spring, Fall

Adaptable To:
pH

Uses:
Attracts wildlife
Understory
Windbreak

  

pH Preference :
Slightly Acidic soil
Neutral soil
Tolerates:
Alkaline soil

Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Tolerates:
Partial Shade
Full Sun
Shade

Soil Moisture Preferred:
Moist
Wet
Tolerates:
Wet

Site Preferred:
Poorly Drained
Rich
Tolerates:
Compacted soil

Environmental Tolerances:
Disease

  
 

   
 
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0207RD_Natives.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/1205RDs_Drought.pdf
http://www.beesongrows.com/pdfs/0307RD_SpringFlower.pdf
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