Alnus sinuata (Sitka Alder)
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Alnus |
| Species | sinuata |
| Synonyms | Alnus viridis sinuata. |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a-0b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 |
| Height | 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Moist woodland territory, stream banks, montane slopes near the timber line and beside ponds. |
| Flower Description | Wind pollinated. Monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). |
| Fruit Description | Seeds ripen in July and August. |
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