Alnus cordata 'Pendula' (Weeping Italian Alder)
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Alnus |
Species | cordata |
Cultivar | 'Pendula' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
Height | 30 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Ovoid-conic crown. |
Landscape | A. cordata are sometimes used in city parks and roadside plantings. |
Cultivation | Tolerant of infertile sites, thriving in drier soils and being particularly lime-tolerant. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are 5-12 cm, broadly ovate to rounded, a deep lustrous green on top, paler beneath. |
Flower Description | Male catkins 5-8 cm, in terminal clusters of 3-6. |
Fruit Description | Catkins 2-3 cm, appearing erect and ovoid in clusters of 1-5. |