Alnus viridis subsp. fruticosa
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Alnus |
| Species | viridis |
| Subspecies | fruticosa |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Canada, China, Mongolia, Russia and the United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3-6 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This spreading shrub has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Rocky or sandy coasts, stream banks and lake shores at an altitude of 0-500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-brown in colour. |
| Leaf Description | Broadly ovate, deep green in colour, rounded at the base, 5-8 x 3-6 cm. |
| Flower Description | Catkins 3.5-6 cm. |