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Alnus rubra

 
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Family: Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Alnus (AL-nus) (Info)
Species: rubra (ROO-bruh) (Info)

Synonym:Alnus oregona
Synonym:Alnus oregona var. pinnatisecta

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Category:
Trees

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Other details:
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Nov 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This native alder grows well in poor soil. It tolerates full sun to full shade. It is also tolerant of salty conditions.

It is a deciduous tree and grows quickly to 10', moderate to 20', slow to 50'. It grows well in zones 7 - 10.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Salem, Oregon



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