Alnus spaethii 'Spaeth' - 100-125 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The brown-purple coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* brown-purple shoots * wind resistant, flood tolerant

Leaves
Long adherent.

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

Growth habit
Alder 'Spaeth' is conical in shape and has a loose crown. Fast growing.

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 purple-red flowers appear in catkins from February to March.

fruit
Cones. The young cones have a purple-red colour.

Use
Solitary, park, avenue