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Alnus incana

£15.00 - £22.50
A very tough tree for the most exposed sites, growing quickly up to 20m (70ft) plus. A large crop of yellow-red catkins are produced during February and March, followed by dark green leaves, often grey-white underneath and hairy. In autumn bears small, round, woody fruits. Excellent for the coldest, wettest sites where few other trees would survive. Introduced into the UK in 1780.
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Growing Conditions: 
Wet Tolerant
Growing Conditions: 
Exposed Sites
Common Name: 
Grey Alder
Height: 
Large

Delivery November 2025 to March 2026
Description

Description

A very tough tree for the most exposed sites, growing quickly up to 20m (70ft) plus. A large crop of yellow-red catkins are produced during February and March, followed by dark green leaves, often grey-white underneath and hairy. In autumn bears small, round, woody fruits. Excellent for the coldest, wettest sites where few other trees would survive. Introduced into the UK in 1780.
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