Red Alder

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Botanical name: Alnus rubra Type: Small tree Bloom colour: Greenish-yellow (catkins:10 to 16 cm long) Bloom time: February to April Sun requirement: Full sun to part shade Height: Usually up to 30 m tall Spread: 6 - 9 meter (canopy) Soil moisture: Moist to wet Ideal habitat: Along streams, wetlands and lower slopes. Features:. A fast growing tree that fixes nitrogen. It spreads easily by seed and can be used to restore forest habitat. Note: Because of its fast growing nature, red alders also tend to break easily. We don't recommend these be planted near structures or along high trafficked areas. Garden with native plants in the Fraser Valley today! Show more