Alder - Wikipedia
WEBThe largest species are red alder ( A. rubra) on the west coast of North America, and black alder ( A. glutinosa ), native to most of Europe and widely introduced elsewhere, both reaching over 30 metres (100 ft). By contrast, the widespread Alnus alnobetula (green alder) is rarely more than a 5 m-tall (16 ft) shrub.
Alder - Momentum on missiomme
WEBAjankohtaisia sisältöjä. Alder on kasvuyhtiöiden sekä kansainvälisten konsernien luottokumppani kaikissa vero- ja lakiasioissa – meillä ja maailmalla.
Grey alder – Puuproffa
WEBGrey alder is used as a protective tree in forestry. It is a short-lived species which grows very fast when young. However, the best growth is over after 30 years. Grey alder reproduces from seeds and shoots. A quality grey alder timber has a straight stem free of knots that is over 20 cm in diameter at chest height.
Alder | Definition, Description, Tree, Wood, & Facts | Britannica
WEBalder, (genus Alnus ), genus of about 30 species of ornamental shrubs and trees in the birch family (Betulaceae). Alders are distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and in parts of western South America on cool wet sites …
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) - British Trees - Woodland Trust
WEBQuick facts. Common name (s): alder, common alder, black alder, European alder. Scientific name: Alnus glutinosa. Family: Betulaceae. Origin: native. Conical in shape, mature trees can reach a height of around 28m and live to approximately 60 years. The bark is dark and fissured and is often covered in lichen.
Alnus glutinosa - Wikipedia
WEBAlnus glutinosa, the common alder, black alder, European alder, European black alder, or just alder, is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to most of Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa.
Alnus glutinosa - common (or European) alder | Mustila
WEBEuropean alder is common in Finland south of the line Kokkola-Iisalmi-Nurmes, though also found on shores and fertile soils as far north as the northern Gulf of Bothnia and southern Lapland. At its best, this species is as impressive in the landscape as the grandest of oaks, developing strong branches and a broad crown when given enough space.
Alder facts and information | Trees for Life
WEBAlder occurs at elevations of up to 500 metres. It typically grows alongside streams and rivers, or on wet ground. As a result it is often found in narrow bands along watercourses, although in the right conditions it can form alder carr, which is a type of wet woodland.
12 Species of Alder Trees for Your Yard - The Spruce
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Alder trees and shrubs ( Alnus spp.) are members of the Betulaceae family, more commonly known as the birch family. These deciduous trees are moderate to fast-growing and will grow at a rate of about two feet per year. The most notable features of all varieties of alder trees are their catkins and strobiles.
Alder | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBScientific name: Alnus glutinosa. Common alder can be found along riversides, and in fens and wet woodlands. Its exposed roots provide shelter for fish, and its rounded leaves are food for aquatic insects.
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