Alnus cordata 'Pendula' (Weeping Italian Alder)


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusAlnus
Speciescordata
Cultivar'Pendula'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height30 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeOvoid-conic crown.
LandscapeA. cordata are sometimes used in city parks and roadside plantings.
CultivationTolerant of infertile sites, thriving in drier soils and being particularly lime-tolerant.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are 5-12 cm, broadly ovate to rounded, a deep lustrous green on top, paler beneath.
Flower DescriptionMale catkins 5-8 cm, in terminal clusters of 3-6.
Fruit DescriptionCatkins 2-3 cm, appearing erect and ovoid in clusters of 1-5.

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