Alnus oblongifolia (Arizona Alder)
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Alnus |
Species | oblongifolia |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora) and United States of America (Arizona, New Mexico). |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 22 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape | Upright with a narrow crown. |
Habitat | Mountain range areas. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, grey-brown in colour. |
Leaf Description | Dark green leaves, ovate to oblong. |
Fruit Description | Cone-like, green which turns reddish brown when ripe, contains small winged seeds. |