ALNUS cordata

Conical-shaped tree with bright green glossy leaves

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individually £8.50 each, 10+ £7.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Deciduous - ovate leaves, heart-shaped at the bottom, to 10cm (4in) long.
Height - 25m (80ft)
Spread - 6m (20ft)
Tree - male catkins to 8cm (3in) long in groups of 3-6 are yellow-brown and open before the leaves. Ovoid fruits,2-3cm (¾ to 1¼in) long, in summer.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - a useful tree for a windbreak
Pests & Diseases - Phytophthora root rot
Place of origin - Corsica, southern Italy.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - tolerates dryer soils.
Tree Shape - Broadly conical -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -