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Alnus maritima
Seaside Alder
Origin: United States of America.
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Alnus |
| Species |
| maritima |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-32) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-25) - 10 |
| Height |
| 6-9 m |
| Spread |
| 4.9-8.8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A globally threatened species, on the IUCN Red List, found in few and scattered areas. A beautiful multi-trunk, upright tree which blooms in autumn. |
| Landscape |
| A great windbreak or landscape specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Medium to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Low elevations along ponds, streams and rivers in wet soils and dense swamp-like areas with standing water. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth, light-grey bark. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptical and narrow leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Bright yellow flowers |
| Fruit Description |
| Cone shaped fruit brown in colour. |
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