The plant forms a low growing shrub or small tree found growing along stream banks and wet meadows. The leathery leaves are dull green and rugose against trunks with white lenticels giving the plants it name, Speckled Alder. Best used for naturalization in damp areas. Ohio native.
Product Description
ALNUS incana ssp. rugosa – Speckled Alder
The plant forms a low growing shrub or small tree found growing along stream banks and wet meadows. The leathery leaves are dull green and rugose against trunks with white lenticels giving the plants it name, Speckled Alder. Best used for naturalization in damp areas. Native.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Moist, Well-drained
Size: Height 15-25ft., Width 15-25ft.
Zone: 2-6
Flower: Insignificant
Bloom Time: March
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Tolerant to Erosion and Wet Soils, Attracts Birds, Native