Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata (Sitka Alder, Slide Alder)
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Alnus |
Species | viridis |
Subspecies | sinuata |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Canada, Russia and the United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 3-6 m |
Spread | 12-25 cm |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This spreading shrubby tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Gravel or rocky stream banks, lake shores and coasts at an altitude of 0-2,500 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Relatively smooth, grey to greyish green in colour. |
Leaf Description | Thin, ovate or oval, toothed and green to yellowish-green in colour with a pale green underside, 4-10 x 3-8 cm. |
Flower Description | Catkins 2.5-13 cm. |