Alder Hazel Trees

Price range: $3.80 through $5.40

Alder Hazel trees have long cones that contain winged nutlets. Female flowers are red catkins, male are yellow-brown flowers. Alder trees provide habitat and food for birds and small mammals.

Description

Scientific Name: Alnus serrulata
Zone: 4-9 Click here to find your growing zone.
Mature Height: 10-15 ft
Mature Width: 8-15 ft
Fruit: 3/4″-1″ long cones that contain winged nutlets, cones mature to dark brown and persist through winter.
Flowers: Female flowers are red catkins, male are yellow-brown flowers
Growth Rate: 12-30″ per year
Soil: Moist, naturally grows in boggy areas
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Part Sun
Fall Color: Brown-Copper
Wildlife Value: Harvester butterfly, white-tailed deer, small mammals and birds.

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