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|---|---|---|
| Height | 1-50 | 50+ |
| 2' - 3' | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 3' - 4' | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 4' - 5' | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Description
Description
Speckled alder is a smaller, multi-stemmed, and sometimes thicket-forming tree that is appropriate for planting under power lines. Early spring flowers are interesting, but not showy. This tree may be difficult to find in local nurseries.
Leaf description:
The oval leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and alternately arranged with doubly-toothed edges. The upper leaf surface is dull green and the lower surface is grayish. There is little color change in the fall.
Flower description:
Flowers are monoecious, meaning both male and female flowers are produced on the same tree. Male flowers appear in dangling catkins and are yellow-red in early spring before leaves appear while female flowers are small, pink, and egg-shaped.
Fruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions:
The fruit are cone-like structures composed of winged seeds. In the fall they change to reddish-brown and add winter interest for both humans and birds.
Plant Care:
Speckled alder grows best in full sun to part shade in moist sites and can tolerate short-term flooding.
List of pests, diseases, and tolerances:
Potential problems include cankers, alder aphids, Japanese beetles, and leaf miners.