Alnus alnobetula
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Alnus alnobetula

Green Alder · European Green Alder · Mountain Alder · Montain Alder

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 2–6
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Observations
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Alnus alnobetula is a common tree widespread across much of Europe, Asia, and North America. Many sources refer to it as Alnus viridis, the green alder, but botanically this is considered an illegitimate name synonymous with Alnus alnobetula subsp. fruticosa.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Green alder is native to open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest margins, where light is plentiful. It performs best in Full Sun but will also tolerate Partial Sun, showing adaptability to different light levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–25°C

Green alder is highly adaptable to a variety of climates, from blazing summers to cold winters. However, it still requires an optimal temperature range for healthy growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant can experience heat and humidity stress, which may lead to its death. In places where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, providing insulation is important to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 0–25°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Green alder in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular fertilization improves overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater tolerance of harsh conditions, and increased resistance to pests and diseases. Keep to a specific fertilization schedule for your Green alder to maintain vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Alnus
Family
Betulaceae
Hardiness Zone
2-6
Mature Height
2.13 m to 4.88 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 4.06 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Green Alder
en European Green Alder
en Mountain Alder
en Montain Alder