Alnus japonica

Japanese Alder

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple, red
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Pollard, specimen
Height 50' to 80' / 15.20m to 24.40m
Spread 30' to 50' / 9.20m to 15.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal