Red Alder | Alnus rubra - Height 300-350cm - Girth 10-12cm - 55lt shrubs even in cold climates

even in cold climates

and grouped in impressive trusses

turning shades of reddish-purple and burgundy

it retains its globular shape without trimming

Prunus Kanzan thrives in fertile

Red Alder | Alnus rubra - Height 300-350cm - Girth 10-12cm - 55lt shrubs even in cold climatesAlnus rubra, commonly known as red alder, is a fast growing deciduous tree native to the west coast of North America, from Alaska to California. It is easily recognized by its smooth, gray bark and broad, ovate leaves with serrated edges that turn yellow in the fall. Red alder typically grows 40 to 80 feet tall and thrives in moist, well drained soils, often along rivers, streams, and in disturbed areas. One of its most notable ecological traits is