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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 found throughout the northern hemisphere usually on poor or wet soils.

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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ALNUS cordata

Italian alder

conical-shaped tree with bright green glossy leaves

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ALNUS glutinosa

Black alder, Common alder

yellow catkins in March, suitable as a windbreak especially in waterlogged areas

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ALNUS incana

European alder, Grey alder

a very hardy plant which will prosper in the coldest, wettest position

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individually £9.00 each , 10+ £9.00 each

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax

Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser

A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.

3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy

Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi

2 options from £6.00

Vermin & Pest Control

Tree Guards

Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.

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	Pests & Diseases	Phytophthora root rot.
	Place of origin	Northern hemisphere.
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.