Alnus incana
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| Genus: |
Alnus |
Species: |
incana |
Origin: |
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| Common Name: |
Speckled Alder |
Other Name: |
Hoary Alder, Gray Alder, American Speckled Alder, |
Pre-treatment: |
Required |
| Seeds per lb.: |
668000 |
Zone Cold: |
2 |
Zone Warm: |
6 |
| Height: |
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U.S. Native: |
No |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
| Spread: |
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Plant Type: |
Medium Tree |
Vegetation Type: |
Deciduous |
| Purity Range: |
90-95% |
Germination Range: |
40-60% |
Shelf Life: |
1-2 years cold & dry |
| Storage: |
Cold & Dry @ 34-41 Deg. F |
Sowing Density: |
15-30 seedlings/ft2 |
Plant Use: |
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| Nitrogen Fixing: |
Yes |
Leaf Color: |
Green |
Flower Color: |
Catkins |
| Comments: |
Grows well with wet feet. This non legume plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen for use by the plant. We do not know why this is called the American Alder when it is native to Europe. |
| Germination info: |
Seed requires 60-120 days cold moist stratification. |
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A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed.
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