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    ALNUS
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    ALNUS

    Commonly known as Alder

    Trees found on poor or wet soils throughout the northern hemisphere. Produces conspicuous male catkins and smaller female ones which develop into cone-like fruits. Some make excellent windbreaks.

    Genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs.

    Alders are pioneer tree species and used for land reclamation. Their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil improves fertility for species following them.

    Other uses include firebreaks and for the bodies of Fender electric guitars.

    The majority of pilings on which Venice was built was alder wood.

    The UK alder, glutinosa, is a useful wildlife plant. Caterpillars feed on the leaves, the flowers provide nectar and pollen for insects, the seeds are eaten by birds, especially redpolls and siskins, and the roots provide holts for otters.

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    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Alnus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    ALNUS cordata
    Italian alder
    conical-shaped tree with bright green glossy leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £11.00
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    ALNUS glutinosa
    Black alder, Common alder
    yellow catkins in March, suitable as a windbreak especially in waterlogged areas
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £11.00
    ALNUS incana
    European alder, Grey alder
    a very hardy plant which will prosper in the coldest, wettest position
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £11.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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