Trees and Shrubs
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in bruised or scraped bark.
A deciduous tree and is the world's largest species of alder, reaching heights of 20 - 35 m. The name derives from the bright rusty red color that develops
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Suitable for wet and chalky positions.
Alnus Cordata - Italian Alder
Fast growing native tree producing catkins in spring. Like other alders, it is able to fix nitrogen from the air. It thrives on much drier soils than most other alders, and grows rapidly even under very unfavourable circumstances.
Alnus Glutinosa - Common Alder
Fast growing native tree with yellow catkins in early spring. Black Alder, European
Alder or Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is an alder tree native to most of Europe,
including all of Britain. The Black Alder thrives best
in moist soils,
Alnus Incana - Grey Alder
tall with smooth grey bark even in old age
Vigorous tree with catkins and leaves underneath Excellent in wet positions, as a windbreak or screen. It is a small to medium size tree 15 - 20 m
Alnus Viridis - Green Alder
flowers are catkins, appearing late in spring after the leaves emerge
The Green Alder is a light-demanding, fast-growing shrub that grows well on poorer soils. Unlike some other alders, it does not require moist soil. The
delicate, It is a flowering tree of rare elegance and beauty
Snowy Mespilus- A medium sized tree with a tall slender trunk and small spreading branches which form a narrow, oblong head. The leaves somewhat resemble those of the pear, but are finer and more
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