Alnus Species, Andean Alder
Alnus acuminata
| Family: | Betulaceae (beh-tyoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Alnus (AL-nus) (Info) |
| Species: | acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Alnus jorullensis var. acuminata |
Category:
Trees
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
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