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. |