Carried by 3 nurseries
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Mountain Alder (Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia) is a native tree or shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 20 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are purple and bloom in the early spring. Leaves are dark green and deciduous. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 4500-8000 feet.
Tree
20 ft Tall
Upright
Fast
Winter Deciduous
Purple
Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
1*, 2*, 3*, 7*, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Wet places
Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 123 likely
Fingered Dagger Moth
Acronicta dactylina
Funerary Dagger Moth
Acronicta funeralis
Triton Dagger Moth
Acronicta grisea