Alnus tenuifolia

Mountain Alder, Creek 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 Erosion control
Height 25' to 30' / 7.60m to 9.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
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