Alnus serrulata (Hazel Adler, Smooth Adler)


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusAlnus
Speciesserrulata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginCanada and the United States of America.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Native Americans used for ease in childbirth, a blood purifier, indigestion, jaundice, toothaches and to lower blood pressure.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis shrub or small tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
CultivationMoist soil.
HabitatGrows along stream, river and pond edges at an altitude of 0-800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, brownish-grey in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid to obovoid, 3-6 mm.
Leaf DescriptionWide, elliptic to obovate, flat dark green leaves with a hairy, light green underside.
Flower DescriptionStaminate catkins are clustered in groups of 2-5, 3-8.5 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionCone-like in shape, dark brown in colour, maturing in autumn, with wings narrower than its body.

Photographs