Alnus incana - 90-120 CM

Description
These produce brown fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* grey shoots * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salts

Bark
Silvery, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Grey alder is pyramidal in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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.

fruit
The cones of Alnus incana appear from September.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Alnus incana are grey.

Root
Alnus incana is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.