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. |