Alnus cordata - 90-120 CM

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Long adherent.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Italian alder is conical in shape and has a loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in catkins in March.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Alnus cordata are red-brown in colour.

Root
Alnus cordata is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.